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EN53 UAJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,428 mi
Last recorded46,428 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,428 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 46,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,593 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 39,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,402 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,443 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 27,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,463 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 5,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 5,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,211 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,429 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 3,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 2,696 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 UAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

EN53 UAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is EN53 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 UAJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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