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EF53 HFO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,954 mi
Last recorded74,954 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,069 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX AND CORRODED--CENTRE EX BRACKET WEAK WITH CORROSION--O/S/F WING LINER FRONT SECTION MISSING--LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2013 62,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,579 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,913 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,891 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

em light staying on

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,354 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,136 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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EF53 HFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 HFO registered?

EF53 HFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 HFO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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