MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Advise Engine Oil Leak
Offside Rear Tyre 2mm
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
corrosion on front +rear brake discs surfaces
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
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
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
both rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit.
front brake discs worn.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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