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EK53 WZM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,015 mi
Last recorded42,015 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 42,015 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 37,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 35,685 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 33,717 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,787 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 29,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 27,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,473 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 19,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 17,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,498 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,327 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,970 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 13,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 12,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,604 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 WZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

EK53 WZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 WZM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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