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DA03 YVX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,577 mi
Last recorded124,577 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 124,577 miles

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

prop bush worn and beginning to crack rear

Fail 28 Dec 2022 124,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

prop bush worn and beginning to crack rear

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,487 miles

ADVISE: All metal brake pipes slight corroded

ADVISE: all suspension components, exhaust etc. age relation corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: The Inner rubber bush splitting on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVISE: Metal hanger corroded off on rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,487 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISE: All metal brake pipes slight corroded

ADVISE: all suspension components, exhaust etc. age relation corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: The Inner rubber bush splitting on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVISE: Metal hanger corroded off on rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,919 miles

ADVISE All metal brake pipes slight corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rubber bush splitting on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal hanger corroded off on rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 107,368 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,399 miles

ADVISE Centre and Rear exhaust system corroded and hanger corroded off

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber suspension arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 105,358 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement foot hand brake lever not returning (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely HANDBRAKE SHOES BINDING (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely HANDBRAKE SHOES BINDING (1.3.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ADVISE Centre and Rear exhaust system corroded and hanger corroded off

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber suspension arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 95,363 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 95,187 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 83,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,544 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil leak from transmission

rear subframe corroding.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,639 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 38,639 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,936 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,929 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,227 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,142 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 YVX 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 70.8%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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