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DV53 VYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,527 mi
Last recorded71,527 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 VYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 71,527 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 66,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,069 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,016 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,918 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,345 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,026 miles

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

eng man light on

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,525 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,399 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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DV53 VYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV53 VYR, 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 DV53 VYR registered?

DV53 VYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is DV53 VYR safe to buy?

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