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DA53 RPO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,582 mi
Last recorded234,582 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 234,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 234,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 226,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 215,545 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 205,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 195,630 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 195,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 186,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 169,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 160,832 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides most foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 160,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 143,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,576 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in the steering

Fail 12 Oct 2015 130,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

grinding from r/o/s brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in the steering

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,735 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust is still supported

Parking brake ratchet has no noise

nearside front indicator repeater cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2014 113,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust is still supported

Parking brake ratchet has no noise

nearside front indicator repeater cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,123 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,245 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,708 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 76,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,874 miles

advise s/corrosion to exhaust

strong advise n/s front vtyre worn outer section

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,536 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,536 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

stone chip in front screen

Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,274 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,606 miles

advise:front brake discs lipped

advise:front inner brake pads look low

advise:parkbrake lever/pedal travel long

Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,358 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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DA53 RPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

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

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