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D3 RCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 RCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 73,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,787 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 64,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,665 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,750 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,679 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,736 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 36,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,989 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,206 miles

Center rear seat belt sticking and will not pull out sometimes

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,527 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,908 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,227 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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D3 RCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D3 RCJ, 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 D3 RCJ registered?

D3 RCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is D3 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 RCJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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