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EJ03 AOF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,548 mi
Last recorded183,548 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 AOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 183,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front folk light off

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 180,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 109,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,187 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 105,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's on limit and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust center bracket broken but still secure

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre's inner edge wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,726 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,536 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)

exhaust hanger corroded off but sytem still secure

Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust hanger corroded off but sytem still secure

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,615 miles

exhaust hanger corroded off but not insecure

front number plate starting to deteriorate

gearbox sump slight leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,416 miles

center exhaust hanger corroded off but system not insecure

o/s/f tyre's inner sidewall perishing

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 3 Jul 2008 46,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,199 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,884 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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EJ03 AOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ03 AOF, 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 EJ03 AOF registered?

EJ03 AOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ03 AOF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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