MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,883 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear tyre perished and wearing close to min
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre perished and wearing close to min
headlamps deteriorated / faded
engine hunts at idle
headlamps deteriorated slightly
plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components
slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
engine hunts at idle
headlamps deteriorated slightly
plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components
slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
Nearside Front devoid of tread on inner side
Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front devoid of tread on inner side
Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Advise engine management light staying on
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front Brake discs lipped and worn on inner edge
Engine idle speed erratic on tickover
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine idle speed erratic on tickover
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside rear tyre on limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 HJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?
EF53 HJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is EF53 HJV safe to buy?
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