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DF53 VJG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,491 mi
Last recorded75,491 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shox weak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shox weak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 66,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,076 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 57,654 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 39,934 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,934 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,513 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,052 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 17,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,811 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 VJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

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

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