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EA03 ZPP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,500 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,717 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,723 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 63,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,737 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 53,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,662 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,988 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,899 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,089 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,006 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 ZPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP registered?

EA03 ZPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is EA03 ZPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 ZPP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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