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B17 DLB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,952 mi
Last recorded159,952 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 159,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 159,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 117,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,993 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 107,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,014 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,869 miles

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

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

cannot check under plastic covers

Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,163 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cannot check under plastic panels

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,611 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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B17 DLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B17 DLB, 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 B17 DLB registered?

B17 DLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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