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A6 DJB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,058 mi
Last recorded56,058 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 56,058 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 52,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both dics - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 52,593 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both dics - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 52,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,724 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush split - possible cause of knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 48,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush split - possible cause of knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,815 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 45,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 42,019 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,409 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 38,409 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 34,787 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 34,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 30,059 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,712 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 24,712 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,961 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 11,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,750 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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A6 DJB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A6 DJB, 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 A6 DJB registered?

A6 DJB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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