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EK53 EUY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,779 mi
Last recorded102,779 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 99,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,701 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 94,171 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside + nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 94,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside + nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,876 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner shoulder

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 86,950 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner shoulder

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,688 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,558 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 77,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 77,509 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,679 miles

engine managment light up on dash

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 67,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,163 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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EK53 EUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EK53 EUY, 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 EK53 EUY registered?

EK53 EUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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