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DE53 MVX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,058 mi
Last recorded75,058 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,058 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,437 miles

E.C.U light on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened outer pad (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link boot split

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,185 miles

ecu light on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,185 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ecu light on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,234 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal feels low and spongy

exhaust is deteriorated and has a broken mounting

front discs slightly undercut

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

service light on

Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal feels low and spongy

exhaust is deteriorated and has a broken mounting

front discs slightly undercut

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

service light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,656 miles

E.C.U light on

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated as a mounting bracket has corroded and snaped off

front discs worn

offside front steering rack inner ball end has play

Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

E.C.U light on

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated as a mounting bracket has corroded and snaped off

front discs worn

offside front steering rack inner ball end has play

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,292 miles

Center exhaust hanger broken

Gearbox oil leak

MIL light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 50,263 miles

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

Center exhaust hanger broken

Gearbox oil leak

MIL light on

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,264 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,809 miles

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

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 MVX 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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

DE53 MVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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