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DK53 FPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,487 mi
Last recorded102,487 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 102,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining, worn smooth and cracked on inner edge. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 102,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Broken due to corrosion at centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and central hangers. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining, worn smooth and cracked on inner edge. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 98,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn bald on inner edge. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,800 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 93,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 86,283 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,547 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 82,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 78,261 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 72,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear set arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,047 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyres cracking slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,474 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 53,120 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2011 53,120 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,775 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,695 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,695 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

nearside/offside front suspension rubber bushes cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 38,754 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,803 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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DK53 FPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

DK53 FPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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