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EK03 UTT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,002 mi
Last recorded182,002 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 182,002 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 182,002 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 166,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small amount of play track rod arm n/s/f

Pass 4 Feb 2015 158,570 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 145,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 131,186 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 131,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 115,237 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

all front lower suspension arms bushes are deteriorating

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

wipers smear slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

all front lower suspension arms bushes are deteriorating

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,382 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate (may need replacing soon)

both rear tyres perishing/wearing on edges (may need replacing soon)

exhaust corroding in places

front discs general corrosion

rear discs general corrosion

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,878 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,915 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 UTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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