MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front wipper blade slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower / rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wipper blade slightly worn
Oil leak ()
Front number plate
Offside Front steering rack arm
Offside Front track rod end
Rear coil spring
Rear number plate
Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both wheel nut (4.2.A.1e)
Front number plate
Offside Front steering rack arm
Offside Front track rod end
Rear coil spring
Rear number plate
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 VHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?
DF53 VHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is DF53 VHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 VHL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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