MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front one of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front one of the two (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front one of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front one of the two (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
front exhaust hinge starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Oil leak
eml on
unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA53 VCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?
EA53 VCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.
Is EA53 VCL safe to buy?
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