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EK53 WYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,854 mi
Last recorded40,854 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 40,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 40,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,077 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,249 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 37,259 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 36,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 33,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint protective boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint protective boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,909 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,818 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,973 miles

nsf and nsr tyre treadd around 1.8mm 195 65 15

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,927 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,713 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,279 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 WYU 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 95.5%.

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 WYU, 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 WYU registered?

EK53 WYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is EK53 WYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 WYU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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