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DC03 YGG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,613 mi
Last recorded113,613 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 113,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 111,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (cat) (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,747 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pads low

o/s and n/s front tyres on legal limit on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2017 102,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket from gearbox (7.1.1)

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

o/s and n/s front brake pads low

o/s and n/s front tyres on legal limit on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,167 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket missing

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,012 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 89,012 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,380 miles

certre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,914 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 54,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,308 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,661 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 38,656 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,882 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 YGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YGG, 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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DC03 YGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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