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EJ03 ZCE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,428 mi
Last recorded156,428 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 156,428 miles

Underside mostly covered with large under trays .Brake pipes only partially visible.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 156,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Underside mostly covered with large under trays .Brake pipes only partially visible.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 145,950 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes only partially visible

complete underside covered with large under trays

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 16 Mar 2018 145,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rearmost ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes only partially visible

complete underside covered with large under trays

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 21 Mar 2017 136,709 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

most of underside covered by large plastic under trays

unable to see rear inner brake pads or rear inner brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2017 136,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

most of underside covered by large plastic under trays

nearside rear shock absorber weak,advise it is replaced

unable to see rear inner brake pads or rear inner brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,574 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2014 102,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 98,179 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 90,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,836 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 77,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,124 miles

front discs ridged

Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,713 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,502 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 ZCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

EJ03 ZCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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