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EA03 ZRG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,987 mi
Last recorded160,987 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 160,987 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 155,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim / o/s rear (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

light corrosion to rear under body / components

Pass 4 May 2017 150,311 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2017 150,310 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,548 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and n/s rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

indicator switch sticking

Fail 26 Apr 2016 145,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x 2 (7.1.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and n/s rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

indicator switch sticking

Pass 1 May 2015 140,249 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 132,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 124,857 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 114,885 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 114,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 102,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,240 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 91,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,808 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 658,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,449 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 ZRG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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