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DX53 WNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,027 mi
Last recorded133,027 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 WNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 133,027 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 127,364 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 127,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 122,580 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 122,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,039 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,361 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,931 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,210 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,481 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,531 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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DX53 WNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DX53 WNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX53 WNU?

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What year was DX53 WNU registered?

DX53 WNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is DX53 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 WNU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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