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DF53 OJD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,999 mi
Last recorded178,999 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 178,999 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 178,999 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 178,999 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 167,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2019 155,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 149,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 140,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 113,982 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 113,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,947 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,795 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 81,793 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,885 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

washer fluid level low

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,501 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 OJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OJD, 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 OJD registered?

DF53 OJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is DF53 OJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 OJD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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