MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front front door pillar plastic damage
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front front door pillar plastic damage
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front door pillar plastic damage
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front door pillar plastic damage
Nearside Front Lower body slightly damaged
Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower body slightly damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front wiper b lades smearing screen slightly
o/s/r tyre slight distortion/punctured
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front wiper b lades smearing screen slightly
o/s/r tyre slight distortion/punctured
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres punctured
o/s/f lower suspension arm upper ball joint exposed rubber cover coming away
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 USE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 USE, 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 USE registered?
EK03 USE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.
Is EK03 USE safe to buy?
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