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DA03 YWM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,162 mi
Last recorded99,162 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 YWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,162 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front headlights misty

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,265 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,265 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 93,061 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,620 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 89,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

under cover fitted, unable to check.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Rear exhaust section bracket broken but exhaust is still sufficiantly supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 135,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Rear exhaust section bracket broken but exhaust is still sufficiantly supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 104,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,717 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 71,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,202 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,652 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 YWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

DA03 YWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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