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DF53 OJN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,558 mi
Last recorded108,558 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 108,558 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 108,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 91,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,546 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,603 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,512 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 82,497 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,911 miles

Offside Front Mirror deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,381 miles

EML light on.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 75,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,988 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,615 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,691 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,670 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,227 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,856 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,140 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 OJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 OJN registered?

DF53 OJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is DF53 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 OJN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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