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DA53 RSV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,780 mi
Last recorded141,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,780 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS NO RESERVE TRAVEL,REQUIRES AJUSTMENT,A.S,A,P

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSF TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TURBO PIPE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 141,780 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS NO RESERVE TRAVEL,REQUIRES AJUSTMENT,A.S,A,P

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OSF TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TURBO PIPE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,527 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2017 134,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

All tyres worn on edges

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,530 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 130,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,887 miles

parking brake efficiency low - 21%

Fail 3 Jul 2015 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 117,959 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 117,692 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 112,237 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 103,609 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 103,609 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 97,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,751 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 RSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 RSV registered?

DA53 RSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DA53 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 RSV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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