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DY53 OGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,048 mi
Last recorded92,048 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 92,048 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 86,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,789 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center Exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,782 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,438 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 67,438 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,432 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 53,432 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 49,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,885 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,116 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front No plate loose

Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DY53 OGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGU, 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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DY53 OGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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