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EG03 HMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,472 mi
Last recorded69,472 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 63,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,068 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,068 miles

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

Rear seat belt pretensioner deployed both not working (5.4.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,281 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 60,281 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,258 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,410 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,166 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,966 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,972 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,972 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,528 miles

NEW REAR NUMBER PLATE FITTED OVER OLD

Fail 25 Jul 2006 21,525 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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EG03 HMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EG03 HMJ, 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 EG03 HMJ registered?

EG03 HMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is EG03 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 HMJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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