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DA53 CRX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,938 mi
Last recorded202,938 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 CRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 202,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 192,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

WASHERS POOR DELIVERY

Pass 22 Apr 2013 175,827 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 175,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 159,032 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 159,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2011 154,748 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 154,748 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 138,773 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 138,773 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 122,193 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 122,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007
Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,944 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 85,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 CRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA53 CRX, 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 CRX registered?

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

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