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DA03 FJP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,083 mi
Last recorded101,083 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,083 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 101,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on the inner edge 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 99,304 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,807 miles

ESP light on indicating malfunction

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing & are over 10 years old (2012) 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 97,766 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ESP light on indicating malfunction

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing & are over 10 years old (2012) 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,162 miles

ESP light on indicating malfunction

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are over 10 years old (2012) 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,344 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

esp light on indicating malfunction

Fail 12 Nov 2021 94,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

esp light on indicating malfunction

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,188 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 91,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,521 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 18 Jun 2010 80,678 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

horn sounds a little harsh

Fail 18 Jun 2010 80,678 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

horn sounds a little harsh

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,785 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 78,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 71,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,434 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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DA03 FJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA03 FJP, 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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DA03 FJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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