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EK53 UUC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,971 mi
Last recorded138,971 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 132,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 132,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 132,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 132,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,868 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 126,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 120,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,372 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 116,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible space saver fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,572 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 109,492 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 102,033 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 102,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,852 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,725 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,725 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,204 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 62,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,548 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 18,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 UUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

EK53 UUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is EK53 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 UUC shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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