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EN53 MBX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

228,513 mi
Last recorded228,513 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 228,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2024 218,690 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 214,005 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe has some corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 200,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm play slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 200,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm play slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 180,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 180,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 158,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure ? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (castor arm ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 156,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 156,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 150,311 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 135,329 miles

Advise both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Advise both rear tyres starting to wear low & perished

Advise engine warning light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,178 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,156 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters emblem (6.3.4h)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,056 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,055 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2014

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,545 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 71,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,885 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,207 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,152 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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EN53 MBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

EN53 MBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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