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EN53 JSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,846 mi
Last recorded140,846 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 JSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 140,846 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Aug 2017 140,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 139,259 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

both head lamp lens opaque.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 135,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 135,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,778 miles

o/s and n/s head lamp patterns weak.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 127,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s and n/s head lamp patterns weak.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 120,094 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 120,094 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 9 Aug 2012 113,963 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 106,725 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 106,724 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,009 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 98,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,919 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 80,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 80,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,612 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 25 Aug 2006 60,907 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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EN53 JSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EN53 JSZ, 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 EN53 JSZ registered?

EN53 JSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EN53 JSZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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