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DV53 VZR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,191 mi
Last recorded125,191 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,767 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 117,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,640 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges wear/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,113 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,968 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,159 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 92,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,384 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,982 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,824 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 VZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

DV53 VZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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