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K6 EJK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,104 mi
Last recorded127,104 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 EJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,104 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 127,104 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining pin dislodged. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 109,044 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,493 miles

centerrear seat belt missing

Fail 21 Oct 2020 103,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centerrear seat belt missing

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,282 miles

Central Rear seatbelt not fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,517 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,681 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,146 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 10 Nov 2014 67,757 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection!

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,413 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,631 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 58,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,423 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,698 miles

unable to inspect rear brake linings

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,399 miles

unable to see rear brake linings

Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,484 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,523 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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K6 EJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K6 EJK, 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 K6 EJK registered?

K6 EJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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