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EJ03 MZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,961 mi
Last recorded136,961 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 MZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 136,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 136,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 126,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 117,483 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2013 117,483 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 109,357 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,430 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 6 Jun 2008 67,720 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,718 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 51,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,784 miles

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

Rear Number Plate starting to delaminate

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 MZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EJ03 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

EJ03 MZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is EJ03 MZZ safe to buy?

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