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DF03 DJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,700 mi
Last recorded138,700 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 138,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lamp bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 138,700 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lamp bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 126,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,466 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 125,466 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,775 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 118,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,678 miles

Tracking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 103,522 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,145 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,243 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tracking

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,402 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,561 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,886 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 DJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DJZ, 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 DJZ registered?

DF03 DJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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