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AO03 DLK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,507 mi
Last recorded72,507 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 72,507 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 72,507 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,574 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 65,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 58,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,055 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 43,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,512 miles

Front both tyres wall in poor conditions

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

Fail 29 May 2018 42,512 miles

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

Front both tyres wall in poor conditions

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

Pass 31 May 2017 41,499 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 May 2016 40,334 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,708 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 May 2012 35,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 9 May 2011 34,701 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut but deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 12 May 2010 33,565 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 254 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 28,618 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2009 28,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,942 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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AO03 DLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO03 DLK, 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 AO03 DLK registered?

AO03 DLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AO03 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 DLK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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