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A26 DJO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,531 mi
Last recorded112,531 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,659 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 107,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 106,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 105,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated.

rear exhaust mountings corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 102,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 98,775 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 98,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,290 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 94,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,530 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 81,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 73,450 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,079 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,609 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,964 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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A26 DJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A26 DJO, 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 A26 DJO registered?

A26 DJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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