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EA03 VUT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Two pipes,both offside outter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Dec 2017 115,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Two pipes,both offside outter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Dec 2016 110,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 110,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,170 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 108,170 miles

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

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

g/box oil leak

vacuum pipe leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 90,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seatbelt not tested -- childseat fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,568 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seatbelt not tested -- childseat fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,547 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 59,771 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 48,926 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 48,923 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 35,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,483 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edges †n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,211 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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EA03 VUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUT, 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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EA03 VUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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