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ET03 RMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,390 mi
Last recorded97,390 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 RMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,390 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 31 Mar 2014 97,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 Mar 2013 91,093 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,842 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,842 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2010 66,974 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

side wall damage to o/s/f

unable to fully check brakes,fuel,suspension system owing to covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 51,468 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 51,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 17 May 2008 45,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,603 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 28,603 miles

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

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 RMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET03 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

ET03 RMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is ET03 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 RMZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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