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EJ03 ZBL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,970 mi
Last recorded60,970 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ZBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,767 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 49,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,248 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 45,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,800 miles

diesel observed on fuel tank (no leak seen)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,200 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 26,134 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre is bald on outer shoulder and has chunks out of shoulder

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,497 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2007 17,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,654 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 ZBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

EJ03 ZBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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