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DF53 VGX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,986 mi
Last recorded109,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,986 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,729 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 84,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,511 miles

Covers preventiong access to some components.

Front screen is cracked.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 17 Sep 2010

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.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,193 miles

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.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 56,192 miles

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.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,444 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,702 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 27,702 miles

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.

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 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.

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The MOT history for DF53 VGX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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