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DE53 UTA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,041 mi
Last recorded152,041 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 152,041 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 151,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 146,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 146,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 120,962 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 120,315 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 78,081 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,878 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 54,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,555 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 UTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

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

Is DE53 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 UTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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