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EX03 NTF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,362 mi
Last recorded50,362 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,072 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 50,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,528 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outter edge

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,695 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,096 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 22,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,811 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 15,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,144 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 NTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NTF, 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.

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What year was EX03 NTF registered?

EX03 NTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is EX03 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NTF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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