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DA53 USL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,758 mi
Last recorded148,758 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Puncture repair in tread cracking.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 141,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 118,335 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 106,091 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 86,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 72,315 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)

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

possibly wrong rear brake pads fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 May 2010 60,834 miles

Incorrect rear brake pads fitted.

Pass 20 May 2009 45,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 7 May 2008 31,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in osf tyre & worn low on oytter edge

nsf tyre worn very low on outter edge no tread pattern showing

Pass 11 May 2007 21,681 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 21,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,885 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 19,885 miles

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

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 USL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

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