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AK03 EZM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

112,957 mi
Last recorded112,957 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 110,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 109,931 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 109,881 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 106,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,773 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,767 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,240 miles

rear high level stop lamp not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,105 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,439 miles

undertrays fitted not able to fully inspected

Fail 28 Jan 2019 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not able to fully inspected

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,688 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,688 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,047 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,731 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,651 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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AK03 EZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AK03 EZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 EZM registered?

AK03 EZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AK03 EZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 EZM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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