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DE53 URA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

339,363 mi
Last recorded339,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 URA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 339,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 337,077 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 337,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 332,501 miles

Coolant leak Around the radiator ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 323,341 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 313,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 308,149 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 308,149 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 300,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 292,090 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 292,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 280,433 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 280,433 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (drop links) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 269,022 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 269,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 259,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 253,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 253,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 240,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 240,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 223,703 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2013 223,568 miles

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

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 201,003 miles

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

off side rear tyre on legal limit

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2012 198,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

off side rear tyre on legal limit

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 167,622 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 148,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 130,546 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 130,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 103,189 miles

tested in wet conditions

undercovers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 73,799 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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DE53 URA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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