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EK53 MBU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,490 mi
Last recorded44,490 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 43,894 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,928 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2018 29,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,976 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 28,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fiited

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 22,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 20,164 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 20,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 18,678 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,905 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 8,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,500 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 MBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EK53 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 MBU registered?

EK53 MBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is EK53 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 MBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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