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DK03 YCX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

112,675 mi
Last recorded112,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

o/s & n/s front tyre edges slight wear

Fail 6 Jan 2026 112,641 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

o/s & n/s front tyre edges slight wear

Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,777 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2025 106,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,662 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slight deterioration

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 94,643 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slight deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,706 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,407 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,685 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,685 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,586 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,476 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,885 miles

parking brake just met requirements

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,559 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 45,251 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 38,826 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 1 Dec 2011 38,678 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 38,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,011 miles

Advise front wheel alignment be checked due to wear on inner on front tyre edges.

Fail 24 May 2011 35,011 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise front wheel alignment be checked due to wear on inner on front tyre edges.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,023 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 29,023 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,238 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 YCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 YCX, 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 DK03 YCX registered?

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

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