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DF03 UWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 UWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 109,333 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2025 109,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 104,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 95,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust middle clamp corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

offside front discs back cover corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2022 95,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust middle clamp corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

offside front discs back cover corroded

Pass 31 May 2021 88,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,865 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,544 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,544 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,715 miles

1 rear exhaust mount broken off,however system still secure

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

Nearside Front tyre going bald inner edge,slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear in middle

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 67,715 miles

1 rear exhaust mount broken off,however system still secure

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

Nearside Front tyre going bald inner edge,slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear in middle

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrdect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,533 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,367 miles

Metal brake pipes have been painted preventing a thorough inspection

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 42,500 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,612 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 38,612 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Pass 20 Nov 2010 34,131 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,255 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 31,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 28,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 21,482 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 UWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

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

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