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DE03 PPK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,396 mi
Last recorded95,396 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,396 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Indicator switch faulty Doesn't self cancle both sides (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake poor on nsr requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 91,744 miles

Indicator switch faulty Does'nt self cancel for left turn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 91,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Indicator switch faulty Does'nt self cancel for left turn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,240 miles

Both front headlamp aims only just visible, lamps may require polishing

Indicator switch faulty Doesn't self cancel or stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2023 87,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front headlamp aims only just visible, lamps may require polishing

Indicator switch faulty Doesn't self cancel or stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 46,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,668 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 43,666 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 5,890 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 PPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PPK, 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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DE03 PPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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