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DF03 XEN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,079 mi
Last recorded152,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 152,079 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 147,482 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 147,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 141,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 141,012 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 134,642 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 134,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 127,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 121,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 107,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,972 miles

both rear tyres wearing low (approx 3mm tread)

Pass 23 May 2008 88,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 88,842 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low and pad sensor wire broken

Pass 21 May 2007 78,699 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 78,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 69,607 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 69,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

DF03 XEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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