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DF03 DFD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,622 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,878 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear of sub frame bushes becoming un bonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened score in middle of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,766 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arms bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,519 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 72,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,712 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 66,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,834 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 47,834 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,486 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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DF03 DFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF03 DFD, 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 DF03 DFD registered?

DF03 DFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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