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DG53 YSF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 81,354 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 76,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,932 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 69,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,652 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slight play in fixings (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 60,171 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Just before rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slight play in fixings (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,692 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,111 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 56,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,873 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN THE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT EXCEEDING LIMETS

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,747 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,787 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake pads are low.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,395 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG53 YSF, 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 DG53 YSF registered?

DG53 YSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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