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DA53 ZPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 144,456 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,626 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 122,799 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,978 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 109,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 103,297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 97,555 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 97,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 88,073 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010
Fail 30 Oct 2010 80,656 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,313 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in wall but glued back cant see cords

very slight play in nearside front shocker

Fail 7 Nov 2007 59,233 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in wall but glued back cant see cords

very slight play in nearside front shocker

Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,524 miles

offside rear wheel has a dent on the in ner rim

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 ZPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 ZPZ, 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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DA53 ZPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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