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EF53 HHD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,373 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,314 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 87,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,900 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 83,725 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,667 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,570 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 71,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,556 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 70,542 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 70,519 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 69,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,800 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,916 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 66,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,719 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,319 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 47,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,032 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 26,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,345 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 HHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EF53 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

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

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