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EN53 UBG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,476 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 127,360 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leaking onto front exhaust pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil stain on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 110,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear/angled arm (ball joint facing down) - marked in yellow (play found with bar in-between arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front - on limit (bald on the inner shoulders) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil residue engine under-tray

Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly and Smooth In Places Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 83,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly and Smooth In Places Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 74,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to show signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to show signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,690 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,885 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,464 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 53,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some bind of both front brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,351 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,994 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 48,976 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,797 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,973 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,129 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 UBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

EN53 UBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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