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EJ53 NNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,425 mi
Last recorded164,425 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 164,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 148,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 138,921 miles

oil leek from gear box

Pass 26 Nov 2015 129,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 116,980 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 116,905 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,814 miles

both front (rear)arm bushes starting to split

Fail 7 Nov 2011 97,814 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front (rear)arm bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,213 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,460 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 66,460 miles

Centre Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Centre Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Centre Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Centre Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Centre Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Centre Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,726 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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EJ53 NNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ53 NNU, 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 EJ53 NNU registered?

EJ53 NNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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