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DK03 YCA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,782 mi
Last recorded63,782 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 63,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 63,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 59,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 58,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 58,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 55,830 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2021 53,622 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2021 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under shields fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,655 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,170 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,346 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre close to limit and nailed

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,346 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre close to limit and nailed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split advise renewal

Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split advise renewal

Pass 23 Jun 2012 37,798 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,653 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 30,134 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,581 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,925 miles

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

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

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 YCA 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 80%.

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 YCA, 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

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What year was DK03 YCA registered?

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

Is DK03 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 YCA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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