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EX03 OCB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,127 mi
Last recorded178,127 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 178,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 168,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 155,725 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 155,725 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 144,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 130,560 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 118,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,745 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,562 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 93,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,731 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 86,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,946 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,642 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 OCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

EX03 OCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is EX03 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 OCB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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