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EX53 SXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,161 mi
Last recorded140,161 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 140,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes worn

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2022 140,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes worn

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,007 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 128,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 104,968 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear very slight (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front jacking point's surface corrosion.

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre damage to tread no cord,stepping,wearing towards centre

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 168,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear very slight (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front jacking point's surface corrosion.

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play back joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre damage to tread no cord,stepping,wearing towards centre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 103,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,213 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 94,200 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,160 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,975 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,637 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,571 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 37,722 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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EX53 SXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EX53 SXT, 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 EX53 SXT registered?

EX53 SXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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