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EN53 OHF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,561 mi
Last recorded105,561 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,561 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 105,561 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 105,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 95,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,037 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 79,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,818 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,817 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,058 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 OHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN53 OHF?

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What year was EN53 OHF registered?

EN53 OHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is EN53 OHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 OHF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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