CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA52 ZLE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,841 mi
Last recorded135,841 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ZLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 135,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted can’t see much

Pass 18 May 2019 131,757 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rack ends have slight play

Pass 1 May 2018 127,524 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

both front side repeaters showing slight white light

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Apr 2018 127,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

both front side repeaters showing slight white light

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2017 120,980 miles

both front side repeaters show white light

Pass 19 May 2016 115,334 miles

play in nsf rack end

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 115,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

front tyres both at 2mm

play in nsf rack end

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 101,885 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 101,885 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 94,954 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 16 May 2012 89,121 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 16 May 2012 89,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 82,620 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall ,no cords showing.

Fail 5 May 2011 82,618 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall ,no cords showing.

Pass 13 May 2010 77,532 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,810 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 10 May 2008 54,932 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)

Pass 3 May 2007 39,930 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,134 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA52 ZLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZLE, 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

How do I check the history of EA52 ZLE?

You can check the full history of EA52 ZLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA52 ZLE registered?

EA52 ZLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is EA52 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 ZLE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA52 ZLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA52 ZLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.