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EN53 MVR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,771 mi
Last recorded125,771 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 125,771 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 125,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 11,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 110,818 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 106,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 26 May 2011 169,231 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 169,231 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 94,485 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2010 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 87,608 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 87,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,294 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 MVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR registered?

EN53 MVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EN53 MVR safe to buy?

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