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DC03 GYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,900 mi
Last recorded167,900 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 167,900 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake slightly fluctuating

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 167,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake slightly fluctuating

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 144,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,302 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 131,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 110,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,817 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 102,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,359 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,167 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 83,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,645 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,010 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 69,005 miles

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

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 GYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DC03 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

DC03 GYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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