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DA53 ONO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,701 mi
Last recorded113,701 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ONO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,701 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod fractured tie-rod front of axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod fractured front of axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,193 miles

brake pad warning on (pads look ok)

coolant light on

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 16 Sep 2019 112,148 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks by washer bottle tyre been rubbing on wiring (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning on (pads look ok)

coolant light on

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working

very bad oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,788 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

bad oil leak

both rear flasher bulbs fayed

front bumper loose and sticking out on nearside

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both front Tyres worn smooth on outer shoulders

Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,054 miles

both rear flasher bulbs fayed

bulb warning light on but rear lights working

rear brake hoses starting to perish

under tray fitted

very bad oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 97,966 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

both rear flasher bulbs fayed

bulb warning light on but rear lights working

rear brake hoses starting to perish

under tray fitted

very bad oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,161 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front brake disc back plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres all under 3mm

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2014 87,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres all under 3mm

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,646 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 77,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,442 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,558 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,360 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 54,470 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 54,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,886 miles

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,088 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 ONO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONO, 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 ONO registered?

DA53 ONO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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