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EN53 OBR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,095 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 75,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 70,499 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 70,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,972 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb has No means of being held in (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch handle missing (8.4.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,327 miles

Engine management light on

NS door mirror damaged

NSF tyre low on tread

OS side repeater in mirror damaged

Osf tyre bald inner edge

Slight play in OSF Suspension

Vehicle hunts slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2015 44,327 miles

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

Vehicle hunts slightly

Engine management light on

NS door mirror damaged

NSF tyre low on tread

OS side repeater in mirror damaged

Osf tyre bald inner edge

Slight play in OSF Suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,353 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2012 27,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 16,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 469 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 OBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

EN53 OBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is EN53 OBR safe to buy?

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