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DA03 FKV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,428 mi
Last recorded149,428 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,922 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 143,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 135,911 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wheels off inspection rear brakes / pads appear very low

Fail 5 Apr 2019 135,911 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer broken away from centre section both part leaking gases (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wheels off inspection rear brakes / pads appear very low

Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,145 miles

Front Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm 215/50 R17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 215/50 R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 127,021 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Engine Misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50 R17 91W Inner tread area in two places, tyre also 3 mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 215/50 R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,294 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement 1/7MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,983 miles

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

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

covers over floors

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 90,131 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 90,131 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 May 2013 69,647 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 69,647 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 54,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 54,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 43,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 37,380 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 31,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,832 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 12,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,579 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 FKV 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 69.6%.

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 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 FKV, 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 DA03 FKV registered?

DA03 FKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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