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EA03 ZPY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn outer edges

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2009 59,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,146 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,721 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,473 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 ZPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

EA03 ZPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is EA03 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 ZPY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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