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DA53 ZRC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,818 mi
Last recorded201,818 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 201,818 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 201,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 183,826 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 183,826 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 165,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 152,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 136,806 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 136,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 119,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,135 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 105,135 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 91,154 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,581 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 61,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 51,354 miles

Offside 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 ZRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?

DA53 ZRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DA53 ZRC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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