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EF53 ULJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,573 mi
Last recorded162,573 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 162,573 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 148,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 146,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,203 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,910 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,222 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,625 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,040 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2011 84,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 75,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,662 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 63,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,598 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 51,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front tyres slightly worn

Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,997 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 36,997 miles

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

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 ULJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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