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DA53 OMH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,689 mi
Last recorded168,689 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2021 168,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 161,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 163,181 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 161,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 154,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 144,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2016 128,240 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 122,760 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,734 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 115,711 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 106,476 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,373 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,109 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 8,733 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing in treads

Pass 24 Oct 2006 3,779 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 OMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

DA53 OMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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