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EX03 NTG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,171 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 113,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 110,350 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 110,350 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,916 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 91,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 83,521 miles

N/s mirror indicator lens cracked

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Strongly recomend that items to be romoved from dash and rear view mirror as they block they drivers vision

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,521 miles

N/s mirror indicator lens cracked

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Strongly recomend that items to be romoved from dash and rear view mirror as they block they drivers vision

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,749 miles

tail lamp is a subtitute bulb

Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,749 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tail lamp is a subtitute bulb

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot has load assets

off side front wheel bearing feels rough

off side rear wheel is noisy when spinned shoes fitted inside discs

rear diff bearings feel rough

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2010 66,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot has load assets

off side front wheel bearing feels rough

off side rear wheel is noisy when spinned shoes fitted inside discs

rear diff bearings feel rough

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,025 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 58,001 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,813 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,437 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 NTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

EX03 NTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is EX03 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NTG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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