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EK03 USJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,672 mi
Last recorded77,672 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 USJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 77,672 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 77,641 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,151 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 77,151 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,828 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,947 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 70,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,551 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,077 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 60,077 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a large cut in outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,918 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,918 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,082 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,082 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,369 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,783 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,764 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,686 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 USJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 USJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK03 USJ?

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What year was EK03 USJ registered?

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

Is EK03 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 USJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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