MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear park brakes application very noisey
low road grip o/s rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge of tread
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge of tread
both front tyres tracking on outer edges
note plastic trim fitted to sills and under neath of vehicle body
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DC03 AZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 DC03 AZU, 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 DC03 AZU registered?
DC03 AZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is DC03 AZU safe to buy?
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