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EO03 OJU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,916 mi
Last recorded51,916 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,125 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 47,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 46,736 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 46,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 45,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 45,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,925 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,362 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,968 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,800 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 35,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,379 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,780 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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EO03 OJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 EO03 OJU, 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 EO03 OJU registered?

EO03 OJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 OJU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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