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EO03 TKT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,028 mi
Last recorded122,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 TKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,605 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 117,605 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,679 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 105,679 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Front brake disc`s worn

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,539 miles

N/S/F Tyre making slight contact with plastic wheel arch liner when on lock, due to liner damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,252 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,343 miles

front pads getting low

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 TKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EO03 TKT, 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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EO03 TKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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