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EX03 NSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

92,406 mi
Last recorded92,406 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 57,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 51,918 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,347 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,737 miles

Offside Front drop link worn

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear markers

front and rear pads worn low

Pass 18 Feb 2017 41,234 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in both front a/r/b link arms

slight play both inner rack arms

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,640 miles

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,534 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 17,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,314 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EX03 NSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX03 NSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX03 NSJ?

You can check the full history of EX03 NSJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX03 NSJ registered?

EX03 NSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NSJ shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX03 NSJ have outstanding finance?

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