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EK03 UTY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,323 mi
Last recorded100,323 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 100,323 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 100,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,714 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,104 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,770 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,066 miles

n/side front tyre wearing bodly on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,066 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

n/side front tyre wearing bodly on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,741 miles

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

steering rack off and near side inner arms show play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,620 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 30,613 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,370 miles

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

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

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

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

undershields fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,441 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 UTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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