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DU53 AUY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,405 mi
Last recorded139,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 AUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 139,405 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,165 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 131,157 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 126,883 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,245 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 106,214 miles

limited inspection floors / sills covers fitted

o/s n/s rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 4 Jan 2016 106,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

limited inspection floors / sills covers fitted

o/s n/s rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

exhaust middle clamp deteriorated

o/s/f flitch metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 102,254 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

exhaust middle clamp deteriorated

o/s/f flitch metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 93,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,031 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

Front brake discs heavily lipped, recommend replacing soon

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

Undertrays fitted to most of underside

Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,903 miles

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

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

Front brake discs heavily lipped, recommend replacing soon

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

Undertrays fitted to most of underside

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 58,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 35,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,242 miles

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

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

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

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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DU53 AUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DU53 AUY, 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 DU53 AUY registered?

DU53 AUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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