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DF03 UVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,546 mi
Last recorded177,546 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 177,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 177,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,194 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 101,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,739 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,478 miles

front discs sightly corroded/worn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,478 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front discs sightly corroded/worn

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014
Fail 25 Jul 2013 59,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,812 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,878 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 UVY 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 73.7%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

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

Is DF03 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 UVY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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