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DA53 ONU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,344 mi
Last recorded214,344 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 214,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 177,213 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 177,206 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,892 miles

squeak on rear suspension.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,666 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,082 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,929 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,981 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 45,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,398 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 ONU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

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

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The MOT history for DA53 ONU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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