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EK53 MFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,279 mi
Last recorded117,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 96,857 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,055 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,127 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still held up

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,459 miles

nearside front tyre outside wall has a cut but not to cords.

Pass 1 May 2009 24,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,547 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 MFZ 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 88.2%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

EK53 MFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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