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DE03 PKD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,553 mi
Last recorded126,553 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,553 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 119,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,384 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,335 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 179,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,338 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror faded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,405 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,578 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,254 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 PKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE03 PKD, 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 PKD registered?

DE03 PKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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