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EJ03 VTL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,585 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 80,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 76,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 74,223 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 66,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,048 miles

front and rear no plates slight staining

Pass 11 May 2012 63,187 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside jacking point rubber missing @ slight damage to lower skirting

Pass 16 May 2011 58,818 miles

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 58,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,402 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 56,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 53,021 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 49,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,547 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 VTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

EJ03 VTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is EJ03 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ03 VTL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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