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EF53 RVV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,695 mi
Last recorded103,695 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 RVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,695 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 84,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,226 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,347 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Level sensor insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,301 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,056 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,276 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,276 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,302 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,556 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre tread low

Fail 9 Dec 2010 41,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre small cuts to sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,002 miles

offside rear tyre small cuts to sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,419 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,458 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 RVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

EF53 RVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 RVV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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