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EN53 OAG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

242,219 mi
Last recorded242,219 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 242,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 136,618 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 136,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,193 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded running to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded running to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 120,193 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded running to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded running to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,540 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 108,540 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)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 92,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,725 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 73,724 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,904 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,159 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,440 miles

Number plates on vehicle are illegal plates in boot are correct and have been fitted for MOT since the 1st November rules have changed if you decide to refit plates this will be at your own risk

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,991 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 OAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAG, 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 OAG registered?

EN53 OAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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