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A18 DTA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,975 mi
Last recorded127,975 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 127,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 127,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 117,709 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 117,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,119 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 115,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 105,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 99,665 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 95,154 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,756 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,756 miles

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

engine dipstick missing

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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A18 DTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 DTA, 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 A18 DTA registered?

A18 DTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is A18 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 DTA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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