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EN53 WKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,983 mi
Last recorded145,983 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 WKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 145,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 130,846 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 130,842 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 113,753 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 113,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 96,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 80,217 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 WKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ?

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What year was EN53 WKZ registered?

EN53 WKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is EN53 WKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 WKZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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