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DC03 GYS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,403 mi
Last recorded62,403 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,403 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 62,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has small cut reaching cords.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,179 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,066 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,725 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,700 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,065 miles

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

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 GYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

DC03 GYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is DC03 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 GYS shows 9 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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