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DE53 OHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 111,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak from rear silencer

Pass 8 Feb 2022 155,516 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 155,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16-91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 148,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2021 148,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever does not release correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2020 140,240 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 140,237 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate damaged and may be misread. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake performance lower than expected. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 123,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 123,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH centre hangers missing (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO has metal cords out on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH front tyres outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,567 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,804 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 87,804 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,808 miles

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 8 Feb 2013 68,475 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 63,475 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,884 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 53,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,440 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 52,440 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,062 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 49,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,258 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 OHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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