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EG03 VJC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

226,111 mi
Last recorded226,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 226,111 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 226,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 218,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 210,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 201,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 189,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 175,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 160,441 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 160,441 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,629 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 130,787 miles

Slight cut on rim protector on nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 118,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux belt frayed

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 107,782 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux belt frayed

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,934 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,388 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 73,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,554 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 59,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,806 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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EG03 VJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EG03 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

EG03 VJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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