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DC03 KAC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 KAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 88,540 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres 205/55/16 worn on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin req checking (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 205/55/16 tyre outer wall worn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin req checking (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 205/55/16 tyre outer wall worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

steering stiff

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jack point rubber missing

outer sills covered

Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jack point rubber missing

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front tyre cut on outter wall

plastic sill covers fitted

pos gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,339 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,339 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,674 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 35,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,552 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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DC03 KAC 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 76.5%.

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 KAC, 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 KAC registered?

DC03 KAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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