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DE53 USV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

311,526 mi
Last recorded311,526 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 USV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 311,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (both front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 193,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 193,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 184,217 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 184,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 155,187 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 144,897 miles

Headlamp lense detoriation

Rear brakes slightly binding

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre wear on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 131,365 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 131,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 121,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 112,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,328 miles

both handbrakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,299 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,895 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)

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 USV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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