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EN53 NGX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,131 mi
Last recorded128,131 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 128,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective OFFSIDE REAR WONT RETRACT (7.1.2 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 116,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 116,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,022 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 102,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 98,370 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 13 May 2015 93,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake disc corroded on the inner surface

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,327 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bake discs lipped

n/s/r brake disc corroded on the inner surface

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

Fail 28 May 2014 86,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front brake has slight bind and brake pad appears to be seperating from lining

Pass 10 May 2013 78,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket disconected but not making exhsut insecure

front brake discs slightly corroded and edges raised

Pass 11 May 2012 73,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 67,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake cable slightly sticky on release

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F and N/S/F outer washer jets not working

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 18 May 2009 51,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,986 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 39,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,172 miles

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

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 NGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

EN53 NGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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