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EF53 ULN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

209,637 mi
Last recorded209,637 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ULN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 209,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 206,456 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 206,456 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 201,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 193,722 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 181,714 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 168,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 151,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

antislip missing from parkbrake but not mot fail item

both front tyres at 3mm but devoide of tread on inner edges

center exhaust clamp starting to deteriorate

rear brake pipes coated with grease

sideskirts fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2013 136,563 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

antislip missing from parkbrake but not mot fail item

both front tyres at 3mm but devoide of tread on inner edges

center exhaust clamp starting to deteriorate

sideskirts fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2012 127,028 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

on.plates deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2011 112,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,450 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 83,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,594 miles

Front axle has a normal tyre and a directional tyre mixed on same axle.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 67,014 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front axle has a normal tyre and a directional tyre mixed on same axle.

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,570 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,933 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 ULN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

EF53 ULN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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