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DF03 UXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 UXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 100,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 98,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 93,707 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 90,308 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,118 miles

deep cuts o/s/r tyre

front tyres wearing low

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting

Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,754 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

o/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover in poor condition.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2014 77,002 miles

travel on parking brake lever could be improved

Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,875 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre pressures look low.

Pass 28 Jul 2013 66,168 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,206 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 46,909 miles

nearside front outersill trim damaged

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edges

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,299 miles

full underbody sheilds fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to min limit on inner edge (recommend replacement)

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,946 miles

all tyres wearing low

engine undertray fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,141 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,478 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,581 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 UXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

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

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