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DE53 MSV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,052 miles

Cracks on NSF tyre Nail in OSR tyre

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertray covering components Play in inner steering joints

Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,052 miles

Cracks on NSF tyre Nail in OSR tyre

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Undertray covering components Play in inner steering joints

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,387 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,525 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 73,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,469 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,469 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)

rear brake pads worn low

slighjt play in nearside front and offside front track arms

Pass 20 May 2010 56,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 49,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,766 miles

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

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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DE53 MSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 MSV, 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 DE53 MSV registered?

DE53 MSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DE53 MSV safe to buy?

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