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JH53 DMT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,102 mi
Last recorded81,102 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH53 DMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 81,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 74,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 55,648 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 55,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,000 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,558 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,610 miles

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

both front castor arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,868 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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JH53 DMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 JH53 DMT, 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 JH53 DMT registered?

JH53 DMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for JH53 DMT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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