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DA53 DGF

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,541 mi
Last recorded128,541 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 128,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,510 miles

exhaust system rattles {broken up inside}

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust system rattles {broken up inside}

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,342 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 119,340 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 112,366 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,790 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,271 miles

front suspension, lower arms, inner bushes perishing. n/s and o/s

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 76,515 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,873 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,356 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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DA53 DGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 DGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA53 DGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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