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EK53 UTN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,092 mi
Last recorded32,092 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,451 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 31,451 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,792 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 23,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,183 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 22,181 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,526 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,781 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,071 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,944 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 UTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

EK53 UTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EK53 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 UTN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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