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EO03 OJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,102 mi
Last recorded84,102 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2014 84,102 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 81,725 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn {both sides}

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,073 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 OJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

EO03 OJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 OJY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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