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DA03 UVE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,115 mi
Last recorded142,115 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 130,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 123,004 miles

nearside front tyre poor condition

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 123,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front bumper loose

nearside front tyre poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres in poor condition worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre inner edge in poor condition

repaired chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 19 May 2016 106,562 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 106,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 101,668 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,260 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 84,793 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,498 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 76,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,779 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,715 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,328 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 UVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA03 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

DA03 UVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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