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DE53 MVL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 123,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet release catch damaged. just acceptable

Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

headlamp images vague (just acceptable)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 111,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

headlamp images vague (just acceptable)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 103,139 miles

Headlight patterns slightly vague

Fail 28 Dec 2016 103,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

Headlight patterns slightly vague

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205 55 R16 ()

brake pad wear light on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,313 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion on edges

Nearside Front drop link slight play

both head light lenses discoloured

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,615 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,495 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 80,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,938 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,938 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,114 miles

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 MVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE53 MVL, 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 DE53 MVL registered?

DE53 MVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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