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EA03 NDK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,192 mi
Last recorded197,192 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 197,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 190,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 183,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 174,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 168,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 161,671 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 147,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 135,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,469 miles

slight oil leak

both headlamp beam patterns weak

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 11 Jun 2016 111,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 111,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2015 100,189 miles

Both headlight aims/patterns just acceptable

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Glow plug warning light on dash

Indicator switch sticking

Slight play in O/S/F Wheel

Small chips on windscreen

Small oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer switch sticking

Pass 15 May 2014 93,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp slightly broken

o/side & n/side front suspension lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing

o/side rear tyre starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 88,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 85,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 81,885 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scored

Fail 4 May 2010 76,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 May 2010 76,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,030 miles

corrosion present to brake discs....

Pass 21 Jun 2008 65,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,504 miles

near side front tyre on limit

off side front tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Jun 2007 55,504 miles

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

near side front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

off side front tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 44,068 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 44,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA03 NDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA03 NDK, 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 EA03 NDK registered?

EA03 NDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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