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DU53 GOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 GOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 135,241 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively very worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,536 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 130,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 122,881 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 122,881 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottem arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2017 119,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,425 miles

Centre Exhaust Hanger Corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,777 miles

exhaust center mounting corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,471 miles

Centre exhaust hanger is corroded.

Offside track rod end dust cover is slightly loose.

Wipers not clearing 100%.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,471 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust hanger is corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside track rod end dust cover is slightly loose.

Wipers not clearing 100%.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,459 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 62,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,969 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 GOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU53 GOA, 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 GOA registered?

DU53 GOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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