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DA53 KBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,884 mi
Last recorded108,884 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,884 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 108,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 97,322 miles

Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 97,322 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 95,498 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,106 miles

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

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 KBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ registered?

DA53 KBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is DA53 KBJ safe to buy?

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