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DE53 USB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,076 mi
Last recorded66,076 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 USB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,724 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,314 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,306 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 18 Sep 2006 15,514 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 USB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 USB, 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 USB registered?

DE53 USB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DE53 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 USB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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