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DK03 YCV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,847 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,848 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad sensor light activated bur brake pads are ok

dipstick missing

engine undershield missing

exhaust mounting mising on rear where towbar has been fitted but exhaust is secure

nsf outer sill cover damaged and jacking block is missing

rear number plate light detiorating

slight damage to nsr brake dust cover

sump plug washer leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,525 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 59,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,600 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,023 miles

oil leak on engine

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 YCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

DK03 YCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is DK03 YCV safe to buy?

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