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DCZ 9307

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 9307
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,629 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 72,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,446 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,446 miles

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,595 miles

Frt position lights blue showing white to frt

MIL light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,523 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,743 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,100 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DCZ 9307 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DCZ 9307, 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 DCZ 9307 registered?

DCZ 9307 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is DCZ 9307 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 9307 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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