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DM53 KAZ

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM53 KAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 137,735 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2026 27,016 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 19,920 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 120,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 12,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 108,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 8,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 95,635 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,105 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 77,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 69,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 62,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,355 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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DM53 KAZ is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,100 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 DM53 KAZ, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DM53 KAZ registered?

DM53 KAZ is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2020.

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The MOT history for DM53 KAZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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