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EA53 VDO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to the exhaust system and 1 x hanger corroded away

engine cover fitted

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,982 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 81,924 miles

............. Thanx 4visiting us............

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,924 miles

............. Thanx 4visiting us............

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,236 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 79,133 miles

front disc slightly lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust support bracket corroded

o/s/f lower upper arm ball joint rubber split.

parking brake pedal rubber missing.

rear disc slightly grooved

Fail 31 May 2011 79,133 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust support bracket corroded

front disc slightly lipped

o/s/f lower upper arm ball joint rubber split.

parking brake pedal rubber missing.

rear disc slightly grooved

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,507 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 May 2009 57,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking brake anti-slip missing

Pass 29 May 2009 57,980 miles

parking brake anti-slip missing

Pass 24 May 2008 51,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,909 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 VDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

EA53 VDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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