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EA03 ZPN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,751 mi
Last recorded108,751 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,536 miles

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm, bush splitting on same component as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight flickered initially, ok at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 86,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,641 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 73,891 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 73,886 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 67,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 60,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,274 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 ZPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EA03 ZPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 ZPN registered?

EA03 ZPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is EA03 ZPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 ZPN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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