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DG03 SYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

252,614 mi
Last recorded252,614 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 SYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 252,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 148,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 140,253 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 140,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 133,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,357 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,357 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,576 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 May 2008 56,400 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 56,399 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 30 May 2007 49,876 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 49,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,039 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 SYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

DG03 SYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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