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DC03 ZTD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 120,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 101,956 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,477 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

offside front inner wing cover insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2013 93,477 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

offside front inner wing cover insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,119 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,118 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,877 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,877 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,803 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 65,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,924 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 54,924 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,041 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,585 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,347 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 89,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,561 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 40,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,547 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 ZTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

DC03 ZTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DC03 ZTD safe to buy?

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