MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,986 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Covers preventiong access to some components.
Front screen is cracked.
O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Covers preventiong access to some components.
Front screen is cracked.
O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.
Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.
Front screen is cracked.
N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.
O/s front and rear tyres are perishing & close to the limit.
Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.
Front screen is cracked.
N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.
O/s front and rear tyres are perishing & close to the limit.
O/s rear fog lamp is out (see dash info). Emergency light comes on so fog lamp passes the mot, but it uses the brake light, so this does not operate as it should for the mot.
Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 VGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?
DF53 VGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is DF53 VGX safe to buy?
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