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DF03 DHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,126 mi
Last recorded141,126 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,126 miles

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

Rear Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Jan 2022 141,126 miles

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

Rear Surface corrosion underneath

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 140,120 miles

Nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,997 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 137,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,305 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,047 miles

O/S/F SIGHT PLAY INNER RACK END

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,200 miles

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

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

parking brakes require adjustment

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,631 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 107,631 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 103,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,908 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre's wearing on the edge

front brake disc slightly worn and liped

hand brake pedal lever sticking

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,957 miles

front brake pad wear

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,978 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 DHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

DF03 DHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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