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DA53 DCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,586 mi
Last recorded112,586 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 112,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 108,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres poor condition

osf tyre poor condition and low tread

Fail 27 May 2015 102,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres poor condition

osf tyre poor condition and low tread

Pass 19 May 2014 94,334 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 May 2013 85,914 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 78,022 miles

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)

exhaust backbox bracket broken/missing

Pass 10 May 2011 71,548 miles

Advise exhaust mounting broken ,but system still adequately supported/secure.

Fail 9 May 2011 71,548 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Advise exhaust mounting broken ,but system still adequately supported/secure.

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

Pass 11 May 2010 64,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust mounting heavily corroded and just up to standard

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,755 miles

nearside rear shock absorber is showing signs of reduced efficiency

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 49,269 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,935 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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DA53 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

DA53 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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