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DE53 VDG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 100,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 100,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,482 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 98,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Anti roll broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,542 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 95,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 92,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Automatic gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 92,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Automatic gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,043 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 87,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake low performance !!

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,690 miles

Advise handbrake performance only just met nearside rear it may require adjustment or repair !

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,793 miles

Advise front wipers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust pipe holder broken

Fail 2 Jul 2016 74,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust pipe holder broken

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,678 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,801 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,206 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,019 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,367 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,795 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,296 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 VDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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