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DK53 EUM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 102,480 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,480 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,425 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 96,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,614 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

unable to check inner and outer sills, and front to rear floors on both sides. (Due to plastic covers)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

unable to check inner and outer sills, and front to rear floors on both sides. (Due to plastic covers)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,366 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,648 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,013 miles

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

both headlamp lens misted but not affecting beam image

nearside front spot lamp insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2013 78,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlamp lens misted but not affecting beam image

nearside front spot lamp insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,288 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2006 38,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cannot check outer sills due to plastic coverings

cut on nearside front tyre

cut on offside front tyre outer wall

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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DK53 EUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DK53 EUM, 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 DK53 EUM registered?

DK53 EUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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