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EK03 SDY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,466 mi
Last recorded68,466 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 68,466 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 May 2025 66,555 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 64,677 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 64,653 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,875 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 60,702 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,768 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 57,557 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 54,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,114 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 51,114 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,393 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,094 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,224 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear tyre outer walls badly perished N/S--O/S

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 12,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,225 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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EK03 SDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EK03 SDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 SDY registered?

EK03 SDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is EK03 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 SDY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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