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DL03 HBC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,791 mi
Last recorded143,791 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 143,791 miles

week exust soft suspension front n plate mill light slow go off

Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,321 miles

advise rear fram light rust disks marked indicator swiches poor 2 op play stearing

Fail 12 Sep 2022 137,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear fram light rust disks marked indicator swiches poor 2 op play stearing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,533 miles

EML on pre 1st july 2003

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes painted + some surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML on pre 1st july 2003

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes painted + some surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,871 miles

poor washer jets advise rear disks advise rear brake pipes heavley undersealed advise front number plate

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,229 miles

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

advise rear pads low heavley under sealed

Fail 3 Jun 2019 118,229 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute repeter (4.4.4 (a))

advise rear pads low heavley under sealed

Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,856 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 106,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,198 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 91,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened 2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm severely distorted lower ball joint arm worn out (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,619 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 77,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 74,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 68,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 63,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 63,060 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 56,175 miles

centre exhaust mount requires welding back to exhaust

Pass 15 May 2010 49,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,354 miles

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)

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 HBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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