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EJ03 ZBU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,655 mi
Last recorded157,655 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ZBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 157,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 243,093 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 220,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

engine management lamp on

offside parking brake low

Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,113 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 60,925 miles

slight movement in front lower w/bones found under braking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 32,076 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,924 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

EJ03 ZBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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