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EK03 UTU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,055 mi
Last recorded183,055 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 183,055 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 176,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 172,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 159,973 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 152,109 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 152,105 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 141,582 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 141,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 100,009 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2010 93,934 miles

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

Has a cut in n/s/r tyre, no cords exposed.

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

Fail 5 May 2010 93,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Has a cut in n/s/r tyre, no cords exposed.

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

Pass 8 May 2009 86,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,860 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW.

Fail 12 May 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW.

TYRE SIZE 225/45-ZRX17

Pass 14 May 2007 67,539 miles

Cracking in n/s/r tyre sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 50,163 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 UTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

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