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DF03 DFX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 115,052 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 115,043 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 107,403 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 107,393 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox mounting corroded away from pipework (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,164 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 103,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise exhaust has slight blow rear box joint

Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 97,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 92,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,733 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,212 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,131 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,786 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,168 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,816 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 33,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

DF03 DFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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