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DF53 VGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,936 mi
Last recorded126,936 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 126,936 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 126,934 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 126,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 123,118 miles

chassis surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2020 123,117 miles

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

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

chassis surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,972 miles

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

various suspension components and under vehicle body have surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2018 102,169 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 98,785 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,858 miles

n/s/f brake binding

showing bulb fault

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,858 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake binding

showing bulb fault

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,780 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,774 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,136 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 49,135 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,339 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 27,339 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,025 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 19,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 VGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

DF53 VGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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