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AY53 EKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,881 mi
Last recorded131,881 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 131,881 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 129,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,384 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 127,384 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 120,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 109,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 108,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box, slight deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

rear axle unit, slight oil contamination

Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,321 miles

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

plastic covers fitted, limiting view

rear axle, slight oil contamination

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,892 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,770 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 83,638 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 128,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 77,616 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 121,322 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 71,923 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,622 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,870 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 56,869 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,172 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,867 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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AY53 EKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY53 EKE, 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 AY53 EKE registered?

AY53 EKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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