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IMZ 4495

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,107 mi
Last recorded86,107 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIMZ 4495
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,107 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inclusive of all its associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,430 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 75,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,131 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 70,131 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,821 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 63,788 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both & corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,300 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,989 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,038 miles

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 24 Aug 2015 55,032 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 13 Aug 2015 54,984 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,748 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhuast system bracket clamp broken

Under vehicle has slight corrosion

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

n/s/f tyre tread outer worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low outer sidewall tread

n/s/r tyre cracking perishing badly in tread

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,999 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,824 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 30,605 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,083 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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IMZ 4495 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 IMZ 4495, 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 IMZ 4495 registered?

IMZ 4495 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is IMZ 4495 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IMZ 4495 shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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