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DU53 YLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,938 mi
Last recorded96,938 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,204 miles

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

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

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

slight damage n/s/rear light lens

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight damage n/s/rear light lens

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

slight damage n/s/rear light lens

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,265 miles

Front tyres badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm fractured arm sheared from bush (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front tyres badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,980 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken system still supported

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken system still supported

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,375 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,526 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,468 miles

N/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/f door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,733 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,703 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,928 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 YLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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