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DE53 OHF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 104,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 158,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2016 92,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 84,031 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 84,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,926 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,172 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,205 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,501 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,315 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,062 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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DE53 OHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OHF, 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 OHF registered?

DE53 OHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 OHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 OHF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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