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DF03 XEC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,084 mi
Last recorded124,084 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,084 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 124,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,536 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 115,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 115,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 103,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 87,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,924 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,696 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,608 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 49,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 XEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 XEC registered?

DF03 XEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DF03 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 XEC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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