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EK03 SFN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 SFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 97,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,600 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 87,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,594 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,999 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 SFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

EK03 SFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is EK03 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 SFN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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