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DD03 MAY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,282 mi
Last recorded82,282 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD03 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,282 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 82,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,598 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,598 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,598 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 74,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (ALUMINUM) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,114 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 71,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbors have weak damping effect.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,753 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 66,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,351 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,888 miles

front discs ridged

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

old damage offside front

Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,886 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front discs ridged

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

old damage offside front

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,191 miles

front number plate

Fail 8 Jan 2010 54,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,415 miles

advise both rear tyres warn low

advise slight play nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,675 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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DD03 MAY 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 58.8%.

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 DD03 MAY, 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 DD03 MAY registered?

DD03 MAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DD03 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD03 MAY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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