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EU53 OJK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,670 mi
Last recorded160,670 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 OJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 160,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating

osf tyre inner tread wearing low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 160,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating

osf tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,310 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 93,310 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,861 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,732 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Damadge to sidewall of n/s/r tyre (no cords exposed).

N/s headlamp mountings damaged but is still considered secure.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,915 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2011 54,646 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,312 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,819 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/F TYRES HAVE CUTS ON SIDE WALLS. THE CUT HAVE TAKEN PART OF WHEEL BUFFER THAT IS PART OF TYRE SIDE WALL, BUT HAS NOT DAMAGE SIDE WALL

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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EU53 OJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EU53 OJK, 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 EU53 OJK registered?

EU53 OJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is EU53 OJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 OJK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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