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EJ03 XZV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,047 mi
Last recorded95,047 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 95,047 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 92,958 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 89,362 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 85,015 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 84,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 80,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 tread@3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 tread@3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 tread@3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 tread@3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 57,120 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,511 miles

offside front inner brake disc poor pitted condition

rear brake pads worn unable to view fully

rear exhaust loose with one bracket broken

Fail 9 Apr 2014 36,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear/midle suport corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,771 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 29,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,219 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,399 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,097 miles

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

number plates starting to perish

offside front and offside rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,376 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 XZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

EJ03 XZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ03 XZV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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