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EA53 PYB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,083 mi
Last recorded148,083 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 148,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brakes hose's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 137,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak on engine / emission not tested (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 125,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 123,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive high pressure pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,232 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive around high pressure fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 116,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,397 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,928 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,928 miles

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,402 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 85,387 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,738 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 46,738 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,790 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,505 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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EA53 PYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EA53 PYB, 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 EA53 PYB registered?

EA53 PYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EA53 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 PYB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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