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EK53 WZD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,092 mi
Last recorded151,092 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 151,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2026 151,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 145,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 141,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 136,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 136,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,241 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 126,241 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,846 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 117,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,396 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,941 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,472 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low tread on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre getting low tread on inside edge.

rear exhaust blowing very slightly at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,881 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread left on outer edge at lowest point at time of test.

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread left on outer edge at lowest point at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,105 miles

o/s/r parking brake effort low not below limits at time of test.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

o/s/r parking brake effort low not below limits at time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,646 miles

N/s rear tyre getting low.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,852 miles

n/s/f track rod end slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread left.

slight play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,298 miles

engine managment light stays on.

slight play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,525 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 20,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 3mm left at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on outside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,070 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 WZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

EK53 WZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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