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DA53 DFO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,778 mi
Last recorded117,778 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 117,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

indicator stalk slightly defective

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2022 117,777 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

indicator stalk slightly defective

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front washers weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

indicator stalk slightly defective

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 113,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front washers weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

indicator stalk slightly defective

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,639 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,813 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 91,813 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,575 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyrewall

Fail 19 Sep 2011 68,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight damage to n/s/f tyrewall

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,597 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 52,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,842 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 DFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

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

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