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DIL 274

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,174 mi
Last recorded50,174 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 274
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 50,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 45,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 44,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,438 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,438 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,005 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,965 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,279 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,888 miles

N/S sill panel and jacking point is damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,592 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,286 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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DIL 274 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DIL 274, 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 DIL 274 registered?

DIL 274 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is DIL 274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 274 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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