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EX03 CZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,825 mi
Last recorded160,825 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 CZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 160,825 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 160,822 miles

Indicator switch faulty not holding offside (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 143,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 122,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,473 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,698 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension squeeky

Fail 11 Mar 2013 72,959 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,178 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,645 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 63,645 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,119 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Mar 2007 44,791 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,791 miles

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

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 10 Mar 2006 37,388 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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EX03 CZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX03 CZL, 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 EX03 CZL registered?

EX03 CZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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