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DA53 USP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,474 mi
Last recorded106,474 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,474 miles

undercover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,463 miles

Front two tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,449 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 55,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,465 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 USP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

DA53 USP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is DA53 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 USP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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