CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG53 YSE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,189 mi
Last recorded180,189 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 180,189 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 180,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 172,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 165,192 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spaer wheel missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 148,914 miles

deepish cut to outside wall of nearside front tyre

nearside front suspension forward lower arm bush slightly weak

nearside rear tyre scuffed on inside and outside walls

Fail 28 Jan 2013 148,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

deepish cut to outside wall of nearside front tyre

nearside front suspension forward lower arm bush slightly weak

nearside rear tyre scuffed on inside and outside walls

Pass 10 May 2012 143,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 139,626 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 139,626 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 126,853 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 126,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 114,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,549 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 85,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG53 YSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG53 YSE?

You can check the full history of DG53 YSE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG53 YSE registered?

DG53 YSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 YSE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG53 YSE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG53 YSE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.