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DG03 FPN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,229 mi
Last recorded86,229 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 1.0/2.0 mm and disc lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 1.0/2.0 mm and disc lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 86,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and rear. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 1.0/2.0 mm and disc lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 1.0/2.0 mm and disc lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 69,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 54,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,152 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,764 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 48,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,774 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 47,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,478 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,733 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 44,733 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,379 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,042 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 40,042 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,529 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,425 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 16,283 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 10 Apr 2006 12,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,476 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 FPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FPN, 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 DG03 FPN registered?

DG03 FPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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