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DW53 MUN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW53 MUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 91,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 89,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,077 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,185 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,588 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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DW53 MUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DW53 MUN, 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 DW53 MUN registered?

DW53 MUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is DW53 MUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW53 MUN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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