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DL03 CFM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,278 mi
Last recorded153,278 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 CFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 153,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 152,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 150,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 150,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (front & rear) various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 149,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt damaged Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (front & rear) various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 148,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside Front ()

Rear Subframe corroding (inc. surrounding area)

Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 148,484 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to Brake Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside Front ()

Rear Subframe corroding (inc. surrounding area)

Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front (Leading to Brake Flexi Pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Rear (Across Upper Diff) (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers Seat Belt slightly frayed

Nearside Front Alloy Wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks between Tread Depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside Rear (Slight cracks between Tread Depth) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 147,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front (Leading to Brake Flexi Pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Rear (Across Upper Diff) (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers Seat Belt slightly frayed

Nearside Front Alloy Wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks between Tread Depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside Rear (Slight cracks between Tread Depth) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 145,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 142,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,183 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,879 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,580 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,632 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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DL03 CFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL03 CFM, 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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DL03 CFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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