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EA52 ZKM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ZKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,236 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 86,981 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,849 miles

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 15 Feb 2017 84,854 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,854 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,742 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,497 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,974 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 73,974 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,989 miles

Front brake discs rusting n/s and o/s

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,940 miles

Both rear tyres and the o/s/f tyre are worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,648 miles

RIGHT REAR TYRE LOOKS AS IF OUTER SIDEWALL HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,152 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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EA52 ZKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EA52 ZKM, 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 EA52 ZKM registered?

EA52 ZKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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The MOT history for EA52 ZKM shows 21 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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