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EX03 NTL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,998 mi
Last recorded54,998 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 54,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 54,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 54,045 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 54,044 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 52,919 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 50,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,045 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 48,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,490 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,409 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,120 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,258 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,350 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 28,350 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,978 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,387 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 NTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

EX03 NTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is EX03 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NTL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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