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EJ03 ZDF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,460 mi
Last recorded148,460 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 148,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 143,444 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 143,438 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,798 miles

ESP when re-tested

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

h/brake warning light staying on

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 19 Mar 2013 136,795 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

h/brake warning light staying on

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,076 miles

Advise wheels removed brake,handbrake shoe inspection.

Nearside front tyre outside tyre wear strong advise.

Nearside rear tyre 3mm outside tyre wear.

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

Offside front tyre outside tyre wear.

Offside,nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking in general,castor,camber arm bushes.

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

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

Various bulb warning lights on dashboard advise further investigation.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 130,076 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise wheels removed brake,handbrake shoe inspection.

Nearside front tyre outside tyre wear strong advise.

Nearside rear tyre 3mm outside tyre wear.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre outside tyre wear.

Offside,nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking in general,castor,camber arm bushes.

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

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

Various bulb warning lights on dashboard advise further investigation.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 111,923 miles

eml light on

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,138 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,150 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 73,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,334 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 53,333 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,852 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 ZDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDF, 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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EJ03 ZDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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