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DF53 EFU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,838 mi
Last recorded96,838 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 EFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 96,838 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working bulbs out on centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2021 87,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working bulbs out on centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

bulbs out in centre brake light

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

bulbs out in centre brake light

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,436 miles

Bulbs Out On Center Brake Light

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Corrosion Under Rear Of Vehicle

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,549 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 62,541 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,719 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 59,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,805 miles

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,359 miles

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,835 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,897 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,669 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,877 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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DF53 EFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF53 EFU, 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 DF53 EFU registered?

DF53 EFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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