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DG03 SZW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,019 mi
Last recorded68,019 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 SZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 55,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 55,066 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,161 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 53,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,187 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket damaged but headlight secure

Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,117 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,695 miles

rear suspension conponents starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,656 miles

rear suspension arms have corrosion presant

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,666 miles

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

nearside rear tyre signs of perishing

offside rear tyre signs of perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,244 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,682 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 21,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked & worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,530 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 SZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

DG03 SZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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