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DY53 ONR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,333 mi
Last recorded168,333 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ONR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 168,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 19 Jun 2014 157,451 miles

At the time of the test, both sides rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to them covered with underseal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 139,928 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 135,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 135,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 130,355 miles

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four bottom ball joints have slight play

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged

offside door mirror requires attention soon

offside siderepeator requires attention soon

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,306 miles

both front (performance type) tyres on legal limit on both edges

both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 May 2010 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front (performance type) tyres on legal limit on both edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,608 miles

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

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside rear outersill plastic panel slightly damaged

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2008 94,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearsiede rear outersill plastic panel damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2007 78,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,248 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 ONR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

DY53 ONR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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