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EX03 OBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,210 mi
Last recorded78,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 78,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,233 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 71,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tape on offside mirror

Fail 20 Mar 2013 51,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tape on offside mirror

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,618 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres tred low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,397 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,820 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge and cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,435 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 OBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

EX03 OBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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