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EK03 SFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,145 mi
Last recorded125,145 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,145 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 125,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 116,273 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,980 miles

Centre Lower undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2015 103,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,541 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,243 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat adult belt not inspected

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 74,243 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat adult belt not inspected

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 47,689 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear coil spring broken, but only at its extreme end

Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,689 miles

Offside rear coil spring broken, but only at its extreme end

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,889 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,149 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 28,149 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre flat/ been run flat

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,755 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 SFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EK03 SFJ, 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 EK03 SFJ registered?

EK03 SFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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