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EU53 TYA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,572 mi
Last recorded173,572 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 TYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 173,572 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 173,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working inoperative with brakes on [ substitute lamp ] (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sustitute lamp lower lamp is fog light [ inoperative] (4.5.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses deteriorating beam images slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

surface corrosion across rear of vehicle(mechanical components)

Fail 13 Sep 2019

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

surface corrosion across rear of vehicle(mechanical components)

Pass 14 Sep 2018 155,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 155,238 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 142,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,939 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 97,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 86,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 86,452 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 73,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,868 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 TYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TYA, 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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EU53 TYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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