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EA53 VCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

331,738 mi
Last recorded331,738 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 331,738 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various Components Corroded both Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 331,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 331,440 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 324,731 miles

Overall underside has surface corrosion but nothing loose or insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2021 324,655 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 324,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 324,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 323,253 miles

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

eml on

Fail 24 May 2018 321,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 268,638 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 268,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 212,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 211,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 163,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,125 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,991 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,271 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,542 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,995 miles

Unable to check brake,fuel pipes,brake m/cyl,servo,rear shock absorbers top mounting owing to covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pipes,brake m/cyl,servo,rear shock absorbers top mounting not check owing to coves fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,006 miles

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 13 Nov 2007 42,006 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,895 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 VCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCY, 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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EA53 VCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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