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DO53 NJH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,344 mi
Last recorded51,344 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO53 NJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,026 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

wipers worn

Fail 15 Sep 2012 44,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

wipers worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,844 miles

plastic undertrays fitted hiding brake and fuel pipes!

wiper blades smearing intermittently!

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,765 miles

eml light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,268 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate has water ingress

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 16 Sep 2009 31,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front outter door handle sticks intermitant

o/s/front fog light loose

rear number plate blistering

Fail 30 Sep 2008 25,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front outter door handle sticks intermitant

o/s/front fog light loose

rear number plate blistering

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,960 miles

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

rear number plate blistering

various body damage

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,060 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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DO53 NJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DO53 NJH, 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 DO53 NJH registered?

DO53 NJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DO53 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO53 NJH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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