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FT03 EZE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,679 mi
Last recorded127,679 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 EZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 127,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi perished

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake flexi perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 120,008 miles

condition and intensity both head lamp glasses and aims

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

movement n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,079 miles

condition all front suspension arm bushs

condition both headlamp glasses and intensity of aims Borderline

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,037 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.2a)

condition all front wishbone bushs

condition both headlamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion both rear chassis rails and suspension

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

operation of abs light

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,604 miles

condition both headlamp glasses and beam intensity

condition of all front wishbone bushs

corrosion on all rear suspension and chassis rails

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

slight play o/s/r up right anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,226 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 71,864 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 65,692 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 65,656 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 60,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,900 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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FT03 EZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT03 EZE, 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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FT03 EZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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