MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all brake pipes covered in sealer restricting view of inspection suspect corroded advise further inspection
under body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing replaced with wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
all brake pipes covered in sealer restricting view of inspection suspect corroded advise further inspection
under body corrosion
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under body covered in sealer restricting view of inspection
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted restricting view to check
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
under trays fitted restricting view to check
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle underside/suspension/callipers all coated with copper slip
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers covering components
plastic undertrays covering components
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 CTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 DA53 CTO, 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 CTO registered?
DA53 CTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is DA53 CTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA53 CTO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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