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DK03 YDB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,410 mi
Last recorded76,410 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,410 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 76,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt brake reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 13 Oct 2017 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt brake reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front advise tyre going bald on outer edge

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,196 miles

n/s tyre slightly worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 71,196 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s tyre slightly worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,684 miles

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Feb 2015 66,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,113 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,455 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,719 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,993 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 YDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

DK03 YDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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