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EJ52 UXF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 UXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,004 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 111,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,311 miles

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

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

Rear subframe/suspension components surface corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 106,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear subframe/suspension components surface corroded

Rear tyre inner/outer tread/centre tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 100,022 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 99,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working Damaged (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,659 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,243 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,711 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,711 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are starting to crack

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,450 miles

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

off side front tyre outer side wall starting to split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,041 miles

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

steel rim on off side rear

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,900 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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EJ52 UXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ52 UXF, 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 EJ52 UXF registered?

EJ52 UXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ52 UXF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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