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DY53 ONO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,185 mi
Last recorded92,185 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ONO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,185 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 92,185 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 89,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 87,670 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 84,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 78,926 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 64,964 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,793 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,929 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,119 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ONO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ONO, 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

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What year was DY53 ONO registered?

DY53 ONO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 ONO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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