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EN03 ZNW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,107 mi
Last recorded103,107 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 ZNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 103,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 97,064 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on chassis, rear suspension and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 95,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,261 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2019 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2018 84,142 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 77,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 72,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 72,213 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 67,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 67,534 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper starting to smear

rear brakes some distortion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,981 miles

All brake discs apear slightly worn

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pads apear 75% worn

Slight play in near side track rod end

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,905 miles

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

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

left hand side horn button not working

near side front tyre has outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust hanger poor condition

slight gear box sump oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 50,905 miles

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

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

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

left hand side horn button not working

near side front tyre has outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust hanger poor condition

slight gear box sump oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,477 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Both rear tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,958 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 39,899 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,073 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 20,073 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)

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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EN03 ZNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EN03 ZNW, 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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EN03 ZNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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