MOT Status
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111,192 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
sill covers fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
under tray fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front lower suspension arms bushes splitting
damage to n/s/f of vehclie
n/s door mirror glass cracked
n/s/f headlight washer broken
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
noise from o/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded
both front suspension arm inner bushes are slightly split
n/s headlight washer is brocken
n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge and close to limit
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
gearbox oil leak
both thrust arms bushes splitting.
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both thrust arms bushes splitting.
engine managment light up on dash
substitute lights on for rear position lights
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
substitute lights on for rear position lights.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK03 USB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 USB, 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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EK03 USB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.
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