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EK03 URY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,963 mi
Last recorded116,963 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 116,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,509 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,857 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension rear arm inner bushes perishing

centre rear exhaust hanger missing

nearside rear numberplate bulb slightly dim

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,856 miles

Indicator switch faulty doesnt stay on offside (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall + wearing on edges (outer worst (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

28% rear brake imbalance

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension rear arm inner bushes perishing

centre rear exhaust hanger missing

nearside rear numberplate bulb slightly dim

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded and lipped on edges

Front suspension arms bushes perished

Nearside rear outer brake pad low

Tailgate does not open

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,029 miles

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,281 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,943 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,630 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,292 miles

body panels fitted through out underneath

vehicle fitted with sill covers

Fail 24 Jul 2009 34,282 miles

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

body panels fitted through out underneath

vehicle fitted with sill covers

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,981 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 URY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URY, 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 URY registered?

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

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