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ET03 JZA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 JZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,649 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 102,641 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,546 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,222 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 374,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,412 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit †n/s/f front worn on outer edge

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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ET03 JZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET03 JZA, 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 ET03 JZA registered?

ET03 JZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is ET03 JZA safe to buy?

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