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EG03 VJN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,162 mi
Last recorded197,162 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 197,162 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 196,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 184,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 176,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 167,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 142,914 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 136,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light is not working

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

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

Offside mirror deteriorated

Offside stop light is dim

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

items obscured by engine cover , sill covers and under trays

Fail 22 Sep 2016 124,469 miles

Indicator switch faulty not locking for offside (1.4.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light is not working

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

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

Offside mirror deteriorated

Offside stop light is dim

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

items obscured by engine cover , sill covers and under trays

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,766 miles

engine bay covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 87,966 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2008 48,474 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 40,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Aug 2006 30,093 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 VJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

EG03 VJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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The MOT history for EG03 VJN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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