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DG03 TCK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 44,365 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 40,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,859 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 37,857 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,164 miles

Front number plate faded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,964 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 30,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,741 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 26,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,637 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 21,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn slight lip on disc

Fail 22 May 2012 21,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn slight lip on disc

Pass 21 May 2011 18,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,093 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 12,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both offside tyres starting to crack on sidewall

slight surface rust on offside front disc

Pass 11 Mar 2006 8,387 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 TCK 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 TCK, 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 TCK registered?

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

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