MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,192 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
see refusal certificate
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlamp dip beams slightly discoloured
loose wiring and electrical components by both headlamps
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front lower suspension arms/track control arms front bushes are cracking and have slight movement
both rear brake hoses are just starting to crack
unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front lower suspension arms/track control arms front bushes are cracking and have slight movement
both rear brake hoses are just starting to crack
nearside front coil spring although correctly located appears to be slightly distorted
unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
offside rear tyre worn on inner-outer edge's
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF03 DHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DF03 DHC, 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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How do I check the history of DF03 DHC?
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What year was DF03 DHC registered?
DF03 DHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.
Is DF03 DHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF03 DHC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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