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EF53 HNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,732 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,205 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,330 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,329 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 69,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,382 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,919 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre cracking on outer sidewall 245/45/17

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,601 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,288 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,518 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,407 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 38,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,214 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,492 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 29,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HNY, 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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EF53 HNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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