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EA03 ZPB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,730 mi
Last recorded32,730 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 32,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2025 32,730 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2024 31,484 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 30,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,548 miles

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

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 29,548 miles

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

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 28,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,246 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.

Pass 8 May 2019 27,890 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,610 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,638 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 24,574 miles

engine management lamp on.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 24,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

engine management lamp on.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2011 19,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,164 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,858 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 ZPB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

EA03 ZPB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 ZPB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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