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DY53 FFO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,751 mi
Last recorded102,751 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 102,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 99,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 84,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 71,462 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 59,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 59,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,842 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 17,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,627 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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DY53 FFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY53 FFO, 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 DY53 FFO registered?

DY53 FFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is DY53 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 FFO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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