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DA53 JZN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,063 mi
Last recorded225,063 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 225,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 218,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 205,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 205,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 190,043 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 190,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 172,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 153,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 142,283 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 137,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 137,498 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 121,378 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 109,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,676 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,558 miles

slight wear on o/s/r tyre inner edge

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 JZN 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 JZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 JZN registered?

DA53 JZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DA53 JZN 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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