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EA03 ZPW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,463 miles

Engine warning light displayed in dash

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

N/S/R bumper damaged

O/S/F fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm inner joint

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Engine warning light displayed in dash

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

N/S/R bumper damaged

O/S/F fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm inner joint

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,665 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in rear roll bar mount bushes

Under-tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 90,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in rear roll bar mount bushes

Under-tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,046 miles

EML warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing

Surface corrosion on O/S/R wheel arch

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,172 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2012 58,898 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,382 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2010 36,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,845 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION THRUST ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,670 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 ZPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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