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DC03 GYD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,095 mi
Last recorded125,095 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 125,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 99,002 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 99,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,394 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 46,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

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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DC03 GYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC03 GYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC03 GYD?

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What year was DC03 GYD registered?

DC03 GYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is DC03 GYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 GYD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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