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EA03 NFP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,391 mi
Last recorded178,391 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 178,391 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 174,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 170,243 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 169,909 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

vehicle has a very bad electrical fault and in my opinion is not safe to drive on the road

Pass 29 Mar 2016 166,457 miles

Wipers worn

Pass 14 Feb 2015 158,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment light on during test?

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2014 149,663 miles

engine mangment light on

side wall damaged n/s/f

Fail 14 Jan 2014 149,663 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management warning light on

nearside front tyre light sidewall damage

Pass 10 Nov 2012 138,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 128,665 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 128,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 22 Jul 2010 125,348 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 125,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 98,792 miles

o/s/front steering rack has play in when wheel rocked side-side wheels off ground,

Pass 2 Apr 2007 85,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front lower stabilizer bar bushes getting weak

Fail 2 Apr 2007 85,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front lower stabilizer bar bushes getting weak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,841 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 71,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA03 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

EA03 NFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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