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ET03 OZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,236 mi
Last recorded138,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 138,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 129,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 123,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 120,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 120,435 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 116,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2013 110,911 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2012 104,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 95,504 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,647 miles

centre exhaust clamp starting to crack

Pass 3 May 2008 59,287 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 48,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 36,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 36,999 miles

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

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 OZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 OZJ registered?

ET03 OZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is ET03 OZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 OZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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