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DV53 VZN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,870 mi
Last recorded144,870 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 VZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 144,870 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured and repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear suspension area ,mountings,arms and components corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 144,870 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured and repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear suspension area ,mountings,arms and components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 142,599 miles

Advise Engine Oil Leak

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm

Fail 14 Dec 2018 142,599 miles

Advise Engine Oil Leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,647 miles

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

Nearside side repeter lens damage and showing some white light

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 139,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside side repeter lens damage and showing some white light

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 133,567 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

check coolant light on but coolant level fine

strong smell of fuel from engine bay no signs of leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,688 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 113,867 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 113,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,695 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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,562 miles

corrosion on front +rear brake discs surfaces

Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on front +rear brake discs surfaces

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,586 miles

n/s/f tyre has worn tread

o/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

rear suspension components corroded

slight play noted in both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 May 2010 58,586 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has worn tread

o/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

rear suspension components corroded

slight play noted in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,943 miles

both rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,156 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,613 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,394 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 28,392 miles

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

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 VZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DV53 VZN, 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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DV53 VZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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