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BL03 EKK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,744 mi
Last recorded120,744 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 120,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 116,582 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,418 miles

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

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,713 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,739 miles

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,837 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,305 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 104,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,364 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,921 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)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 99,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,928 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 91,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,466 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,465 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,613 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

s.r.s warning light on

Fail 12 Jun 2009 79,612 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

s.r.s warning light on

Pass 19 May 2008 64,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

stone chips front screen

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,024 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD VERY LOW OUTER EDGE

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

poor screen washer alignment

stone chips front screen

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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BL03 EKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL03 EKK, 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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BL03 EKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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