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DV53 VZT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,762 mi
Last recorded137,762 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 137,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 137,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,840 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 135,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 131,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,500 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 122,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,901 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 109,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 86,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,667 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,194 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 61,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 VZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

DV53 VZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DV53 VZT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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