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DA53 ZRV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,647 mi
Last recorded125,647 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 125,647 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 122,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,274 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 113,274 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 104,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 103,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 20 Dec 2014 101,095 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,089 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 101,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 98,291 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 98,289 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 92,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 87,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 80,177 miles

front brake disc inner friction surfaces slightly corroded and worn unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers

Fail 4 May 2011 80,177 miles

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)

front brake disc inner friction surfaces slightly corroded and worn unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,361 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,361 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,433 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 16,964 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 ZRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

DA53 ZRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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