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EA03 ZPU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,570 mi
Last recorded56,570 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 56,570 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both headlight beams cloudy

covers and trays

gearbox sweaty

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2025 56,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both headlight beams cloudy

covers and trays

gearbox sweaty

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general underside corrosion

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

gearbox sweaty

Fail 8 Jan 2024 56,449 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general underside corrosion

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

gearbox sweaty

Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,447 miles

Front brake discs are worn with lip on edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

gearbox sweaty

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 54,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 May 2018 53,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 51,635 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Pass 17 May 2016 50,333 miles

EML on

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 May 2016 50,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 May 2015 48,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2014 46,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,647 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,594 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,591 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,568 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,874 miles

Oil leak

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

knocking from engine area at idle

Pass 3 May 2007 29,479 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,862 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 ZPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

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

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