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EF53 GOE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,110 mi
Last recorded203,110 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 203,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 193,290 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 190,075 miles

N/S/F Wheel Bearing Slight Play

Fail 13 Apr 2015 190,075 miles

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

N/S/F Wheel Bearing Slight Play

Pass 18 Mar 2014 176,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 167,587 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 158,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 150,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 140,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,256 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 118,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 118,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 118,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 101,928 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,251 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,316 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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EF53 GOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF53 GOE, 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 EF53 GOE registered?

EF53 GOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is EF53 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 GOE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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