MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,708 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
rear arm bushes worn, noisy
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
rear arm bushes worn, noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine warning light illuminatede but not effecting emissions
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front both brake discs slightly worn
Nearside rear tyre has cracks and cuts but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Offside front tyre has cracks and cuts but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front both brake discs slightly worn
Nearside rear tyre has cracks and cuts but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front tyre has cracks and cuts but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK53 EVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?
EK53 EVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2003.
Is EK53 EVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK53 EVC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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