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EK03 URE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,163 mi
Last recorded71,163 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,163 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,239 miles

all the disc rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2021 70,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all the disc rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,139 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 69,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,429 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater lens broken and white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,135 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,863 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,863 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 63,094 miles

Offside Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 May 2013 63,094 miles

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

Offside Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2012 59,745 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 59,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 55,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 50,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,490 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,880 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 URE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

EK03 URE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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