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DG03 SYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,970 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust support has snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to perish on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joined to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded and detached mid to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,338 miles

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

Offside Front head light lens opaque

Fail 16 Jul 2018 91,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front head light lens opaque

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,886 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,161 miles

Outer wear to nearside front tyre.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,529 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 60,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,095 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,414 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,980 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 29,979 miles

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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DG03 SYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG03 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

DG03 SYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is DG03 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 SYT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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