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DG03 VNE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

103,983 mi
Last recorded103,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 103,983 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,825 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 88,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,018 miles

Offside Rear noise suspension

injector leaking (blow bye)

Fail 1 Jul 2023 81,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 75,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,659 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,189 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 61,189 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 51,764 miles

AUXILIARY BELT STARTING TO SHOW CRACKS

GLOW PLUG LAMP ON

Fail 29 May 2019 51,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AUXILIARY BELT STARTING TO SHOW CRACKS

GLOW PLUG LAMP ON

Pass 23 May 2018 50,247 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 48,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 48,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 47,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front jacking point missing

Fail 17 May 2016 47,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush LOWER ARM BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front jacking point missing

Pass 20 May 2015 45,225 miles

Slight smear on front wiper blades.

Fail 20 May 2015 45,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight smear on front wiper blades.

Pass 21 May 2014 42,856 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 42,856 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 41,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,095 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)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 40,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 37,338 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,337 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 32,777 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 32,777 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 28,525 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,871 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 VNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

DG03 VNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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