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EK03 SFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,964 mi
Last recorded76,964 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 SFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,964 miles

Rear rear pads getting low

covers fitted top and bottom

oil leak on auto box

Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 64,937 miles

Oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 64,871 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,548 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,549 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 51,250 miles

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

n/s mirror loose

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,975 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,975 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,465 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 38,465 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,354 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 24,354 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,484 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 SFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

EK03 SFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2003.

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