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FT03 EZX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,733 mi
Last recorded150,733 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 EZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 150,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 150,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 138,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 135,777 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gearbox exhaust support corroded & not attached

Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,649 miles

noise from front suspention when driving no play or lift found during test

Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,744 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 110,727 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2011 95,616 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear antiroll bar corroded and rubber bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,308 miles

Exhaust corroded around centre/rear section.

Rear brake pads started to wear.

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,861 miles

hand brake efficiency only just meets requirments

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,412 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 EZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FT03 EZX, 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 FT03 EZX registered?

FT03 EZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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