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EU53 TXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,634 mi
Last recorded114,634 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 TXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,634 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,634 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS/OS (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS/OS (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NS/OS (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,454 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NS/OS (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,454 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NS/OS (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlight has a slightly poor beam pattern

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,533 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 86,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 76,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,180 miles

Rear pads may soon need attention

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,779 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,978 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,270 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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EU53 TXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EU53 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

EU53 TXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is EU53 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 TXZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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