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DK03 VVF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,502 miles

both front arches corroded

nearside rear damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,880 miles

engine management light on

offside front arch corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,920 miles

Offside Front outer wheel arch / wing corroding

engine management light on

gear box damp

Fail 16 Mar 2016 78,881 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front outer wheel arch / wing corroding

engine management light on

gear box damp

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,815 miles

engine light on

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,858 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,105 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,555 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,335 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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DK03 VVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DK03 VVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK03 VVF?

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What year was DK03 VVF registered?

DK03 VVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is DK03 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 VVF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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