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DK03 YBT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,736 miles

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Fail 18 Sep 2020 104,725 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern faulty-lense dirty-aims need resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault investigate-reset (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

transmission oil leak,underbody-components-suspension-springs-exhaust-brake pipes rusting,nsf suspension arm bush deteriorating-play,body work not great-rusty-dents,osf tyre tread low,tracking needed

Fail 12 Oct 2019 102,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

suspension under body rusty, brakes close to limit, rear brake lines rusty, rear exhaust leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,168 miles

oil leak/spill,gearbox oily,passenger front lower-back arm deteriorating,rear brakes noisy,underbody-suspension components rusting

Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear/middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern-bulb faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak/spill,gearbox oily,passenger front lower-back arm deteriorating,rear brakes noisy,underbody-suspension components rusting

Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,142 miles

see doc ref#248527933331

Fail 16 Aug 2017 96,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake lines rusty, o/s/f tyre wearing on outer wall, o/s/f lower arm bush cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,719 miles

wipers only just clearing the screen

Fail 16 Aug 2016 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers only just clearing the screen

Pass 8 Aug 2015 89,401 miles

front suspension arm bushes split,rear brake pipes corroding,nsr tyre bulged on tread,osf tyre low on tread

oil leak,substitute rear bulbs active

Fail 8 Aug 2015 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front suspension arm bushes split,rear brake pipes corroding,nsr tyre bulged on tread,osf tyre low on tread

oil leak,substitute rear bulbs active

Pass 2 Aug 2014 85,803 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 85,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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 31 Jul 2013 82,002 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,271 miles

nearside track rod end,nsr tyre wearing very low on tread,rear brakes bit noisey in motion-investigate

srs lamp on,both front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2012 80,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside track rod end,nsr tyre wearing very low on tread,rear brakes bit noisey in motion-investigate

srs lamp on,both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,400 miles

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

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

exhaust rear bracket adrift,nearside dipp beam dim

screen slightly damaged nearside below swept area-will require attention,engine oil on minimum-computer,rear suspension noisey-investigate

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,572 miles

front nearside tyre tread well worn on outside edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 55,572 miles

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

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

front nearside tyre tread well worn on outside edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,507 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 47,504 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,649 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,928 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 YBT 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 60%.

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 DK03 YBT, 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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DK03 YBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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