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EF53 HRL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,372 mi
Last recorded94,372 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2020 94,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offsied (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 144,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,552 miles

Coolant level light on, level is ok

Engine covers fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded where the pipe joins the box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,109 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,362 miles

nearside and offsie front tyres approaching wear bars

rear nearside tyre on wear bars

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,727 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 55,727 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,293 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,929 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 HRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL registered?

EF53 HRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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