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DA53 CRV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

200,368 mi
Last recorded200,368 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 CRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 200,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 190,998 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 184,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 178,280 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight product on lens beam image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion non structural

Pass 30 Sep 2019 168,354 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 168,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 158,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,846 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 137,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,845 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,170 miles

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

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 20 Sep 2007 42,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,541 miles

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

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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DA53 CRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DA53 CRV, 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 DA53 CRV registered?

DA53 CRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DA53 CRV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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