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IUI 7183

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,408 mi
Last recorded128,408 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 7183
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 128,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 124,156 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most, lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2025 124,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most, lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 117,069 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear suspension tie bars and track control arms. Replacement advised. General corrosion to all rear suspension components.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 117,058 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH nearside front lower track control arms outer bushes excessively worn. (Both marked with white paint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to rear suspension tie bars and track control arms. Replacement advised. General corrosion to all rear suspension components.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 108,573 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 156,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 156,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,073 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,784 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lens defected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,465 miles

Both front suspension lower arms bushes are perished ,play in nearside bush.

Both headlights are dull , beam image is weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear bars.

Offside Front Seat belt is fluffy

Fail 15 Jul 2019 70,465 miles

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

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

Both front suspension lower arms bushes are perished ,play in nearside bush.

Both headlights are dull , beam image is weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear bars.

Offside Front Seat belt is fluffy

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,799 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 68,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,472 miles

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes are cracking

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge deep cuts

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,407 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge /side wall damage

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,931 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,098 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,668 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre perished and mis-shaped slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,434 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge cracking side wall damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,044 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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IUI 7183 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 IUI 7183, 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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IUI 7183 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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