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EY53 VTG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,115 mi
Last recorded131,115 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,115 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded not leaking time off test

Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 118,441 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,900 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,559 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,837 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,911 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 88,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) grommet also adrift (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,162 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,603 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 24 Dec 2012 72,336 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,596 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,062 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 60,031 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,567 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,161 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 42,161 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,927 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,286 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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EY53 VTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY53 VTG, 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 EY53 VTG registered?

EY53 VTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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