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DE03 ACX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ACX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,251 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 98,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,899 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 97,899 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,248 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,847 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,498 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,465 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 80,464 miles

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

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 1 Aug 2011 73,120 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 73,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,435 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,914 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,110 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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DE03 ACX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE03 ACX, 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 DE03 ACX registered?

DE03 ACX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is DE03 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 ACX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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