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DA53 ONV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,388 mi
Last recorded98,388 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ONV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 96,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,240 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,467 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,331 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,543 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on the edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,826 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 82,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or plys

o/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or plys

o/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,161 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,161 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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)

car fitted with side skirts and undertrays

Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,706 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 ONV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

DA53 ONV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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