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DU53 GNP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 GNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,180 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 98,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,002 miles

Indicator stork switch slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside front tyres tread depth low

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Indicator stork switch slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside front tyres tread depth low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,462 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 82,462 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,286 miles

under trays fitted full length of car

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,297 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,206 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,544 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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DU53 GNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GNP, 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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DU53 GNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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