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EF53 HRM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,395 mi
Last recorded137,395 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,395 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 133,042 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,037 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 127,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 119,355 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 7 Apr 2009 119,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 9 Apr 2008 110,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 95,362 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 95,362 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

nearside front seat belt twisted inside trim

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 HRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

EF53 HRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is EF53 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 HRM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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