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D1 NUB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,554 mi
Last recorded134,554 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 NUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 134,554 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufacturer under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,603 miles

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

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

Front number plate is damaged.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S rear box section corroded and holed.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic sill guards fitted.

Surface corrosion present on front suspension and braking components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components and prescribed area's.

Fail 5 Mar 2025 133,600 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front number plate is damaged.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S rear box section corroded and holed.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill guards fitted.

Surface corrosion present on front suspension and braking components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components and prescribed area's.

Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,317 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some prescribed area's and components.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle under covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed area's.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 126,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 122,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,372 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Mar 2018 117,370 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2017 113,548 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 113,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,093 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,972 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,970 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 88,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,149 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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D1 NUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D1 NUB, 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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D1 NUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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