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AC03 DMS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,501 mi
Last recorded137,501 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 DMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 137,501 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 104,848 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,757 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view crack in glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,655 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,731 miles

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

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 7 Oct 2011 81,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Jan 2011 77,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,709 miles

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

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

advise offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,169 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 43,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,331 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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AC03 DMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AC03 DMS, 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 AC03 DMS registered?

AC03 DMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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