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DG53 GWK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,237 mi
Last recorded128,237 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 128,237 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels missing one wheel fixing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,114 miles

Both front tyres badly worn edges

Both head light beam patterns fading

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 117,373 miles

Both head lights beam patterns fading

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

N/S/F tyre badly worn edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,042 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 73,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 44,352 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,747 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,468 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 27,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,236 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,997 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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DG53 GWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG53 GWK, 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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DG53 GWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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