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EX03 OBF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,459 mi
Last recorded137,459 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,459 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,368 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,612 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 127,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 127,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 125,425 miles

all tyres on limit

Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,516 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 117,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 109,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 109,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,039 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 101,033 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 92,554 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 92,548 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 84,466 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,780 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 70,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,174 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 57,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both nearside & offside front & nearside & offside rear tyres are on legal limit.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,408 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 OBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

EX03 OBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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