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DA53 RRO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,299 mi
Last recorded106,299 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 106,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 106,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,855 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 102,855 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint facing up, boarder line (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,730 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 96,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under panels fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under panels fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,234 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 91,234 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 82,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,668 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,607 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,007 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on the outside

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,851 miles

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

noise on offside rear

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,579 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,962 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,959 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,366 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 29,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,130 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,137 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 RRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

DA53 RRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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