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DA53 DDX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,005 mi
Last recorded76,005 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 76,005 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2018 64,144 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 58,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,182 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 54,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 45,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 35,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,896 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,313 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 20,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,003 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 DDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DDX, 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 DDX registered?

DA53 DDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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