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DG03 VMH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,410 mi
Last recorded63,410 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,841 miles

All suspension and brake components corroded front and rear both sides

Engine and both sides inner sills under covers fitted front to rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 59,839 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 59,839 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,166 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,166 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,823 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 VMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

DG03 VMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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