MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
indicator switch has slight up and down movement on column.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
indicator switch has slight up and down movement on column.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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EJ53 YKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YKV, 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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EJ53 YKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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