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EN53 OPO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,069 mi
Last recorded101,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 101,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2012 101,069 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 155,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 140,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 122,861 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 122,418 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front right suspension thrust arm bush is leaking oil.

left parking brake has about one third the effort of the right and won't lock up.

Fail 26 Jul 2008 105,233 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front right suspension thrust arm bush is leaking oil.

left parking brake has about one third the effort of the right and won't lock up.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,044 miles

FRONT LEFT THRUST ARM BUSH BEGINNING TO LEAK OIL AND MAY BECOME NOISY AND EXCESSIVELY COMPLIANT.

REAR TYRES TREADS CLOSE TO WEAR BARS (APPROX 2MM) †FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES BUT NOT ABNORMAL.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,754 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 OPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPO, 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 OPO?

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What year was EN53 OPO registered?

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

Is EN53 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 OPO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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