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EN53 NEU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,282 mi
Last recorded170,282 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 170,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and ouer edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 170,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and ouer edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 160,026 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 160,026 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 139,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,124 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 112,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,103 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 97,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,442 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 90,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,343 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,384 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 51,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,701 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 NEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EN53 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

EN53 NEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is EN53 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 NEU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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