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DK03 YDL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,001 mi
Last recorded195,001 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 195,001 miles

Front tyre wearing on both edges

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 188,010 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 25 Feb 2015 181,755 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 181,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 176,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 170,480 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 170,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 166,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 164,510 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 163,491 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 163,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 159,220 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 152,878 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 152,878 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 142,891 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 YDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YDL, 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 YDL registered?

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

Is DK03 YDL safe to buy?

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