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DF03 NUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,258 mi
Last recorded129,258 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 129,258 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 129,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 119,083 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,793 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cut in brake flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust clamp croded

fanbelt worn

Fail 8 Feb 2016 110,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cast arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop linke (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cast arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust clamp croded

fanbelt worn

Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,087 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 101,087 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,109 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust clamp

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,321 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,434 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,501 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,051 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,829 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,646 miles

N.S.Rear tyre only just legal,advise replacement.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,639 miles

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

N.S.Rear tyre only just legal,advise replacement.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,446 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 NUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

DF03 NUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is DF03 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 NUA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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