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EJ03 MXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

325,776 mi
Last recorded325,776 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 MXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 325,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 314,937 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Chip in windscreen

Front flexible brake hoses perished

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

Nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Rear sub frame corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sill kit fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2025 314,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Chip in windscreen

Front flexible brake hoses perished

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

Nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Rear sub frame corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sill kit fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2024 301,545 miles

Front brake discs worn

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split, no cords seen as wheel is in way (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering arm inner joint slight play

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 286,662 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Nearside rear parking brake low effort

Offside front steering arm slight play

Sill kit fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 271,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn edges on limit

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Rear tyre worn edges, perished in tread

both rear outer wheel archs corroding

chip in screen

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jun 2022 271,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn edges on limit

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Rear tyre worn edges, perished in tread

both rear outer wheel archs corroding

chip in screen

front brake discs worn

front headlights deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2021 256,176 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

brake pipes slight corrosion

headlight deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

rear flexys perished

Pass 24 Jun 2020 241,943 miles

Both Rear Flexy Brake Hoses Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Edges And Perished

Fail 24 Jun 2020 241,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both Rear Flexy Brake Hoses Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Edges And Perished

Pass 25 Apr 2019 223,847 miles

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

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Fail 17 Apr 2019 223,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 23 Apr 2018 204,185 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

general condition represents

Fail 20 Apr 2018 204,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

general condition represents

Pass 11 Apr 2017 185,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 174,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 162,456 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 162,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 154,692 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 147,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 135,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,664 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 95,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,987 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 4 Apr 2006 48,663 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 MXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EJ03 MXZ, 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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EJ03 MXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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