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DE03 PKV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,520 mi
Last recorded73,520 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,520 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,705 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,117 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,582 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,582 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 26,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,558 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,378 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 PKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

DE03 PKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is DE03 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 PKV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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