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DE03 TOU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,954 mi
Last recorded78,954 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,954 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 78,954 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 78,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 78,483 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Under tray/s fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 16 Feb 2022 77,424 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH have deterioration to lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal spongy

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Under tray/s fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,412 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,232 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 72,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 66,421 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,273 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 62,273 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,788 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,191 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 39,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,434 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 TOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

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

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