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DE03 PRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,037 mi
Last recorded49,037 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 49,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 45,747 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 43,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber carm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm inner bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic under trays fitted unable to see full length of brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2015 39,866 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 39,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,537 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,620 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,597 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,919 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,914 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,055 miles

3-4mm of tread left on both rear tyres

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,137 miles

Approx 3mm of tread on edges of N/S/F Tyre- †Approx 4mm of tread on edges of O/S/F Tyre

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 PRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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