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CK03 EMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,131 mi
Last recorded64,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 EMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 64,131 miles

Under seal on suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,855 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 62,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,921 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 52,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush.

Offside Front Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Front Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush.

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 45,482 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Unable to open. (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush.

Offside Front Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Front Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush.

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,720 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

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

wiper blades seem worn / smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,236 miles

Both rear tyres tread wearing low (3mm)

Cut to Offside front tyre sidewall (not to cord)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn edges of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,200 miles

o/s/f tyre outer side wall small cuts

Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,723 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2011 8,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,519 miles

advise inner edge of front tyres cracked.

Pass 18 May 2007 3,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 2,247 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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CK03 EMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CK03 EMJ, 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 CK03 EMJ registered?

CK03 EMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is CK03 EMJ safe to buy?

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