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DG03 FNW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,322 mi
Last recorded51,322 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 51,322 miles

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

Underside off vehicle covered in thick paint.

Fail 16 Feb 2026 51,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Underside off vehicle covered in thick paint.

Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 47,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,232 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,869 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,495 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 42,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full under vehicle cover fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,812 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2019 35,189 miles

vehicle fitted with full under vehicle cover obscuring components

Fail 29 Jan 2019 35,189 miles

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

vehicle fitted with full under vehicle cover obscuring components

Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,310 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

wipers slightly smear

Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,085 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,514 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 21,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,324 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 17,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,326 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 5,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 5,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 4,457 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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DG03 FNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG03 FNW, 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 DG03 FNW registered?

DG03 FNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is DG03 FNW safe to buy?

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