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DN03 DKD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,906 mi
Last recorded154,906 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 154,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 154,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over tank and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 151,750 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 149,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing 2.7mm in places

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 146,003 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

N/S Wiper blade split but still clears screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 146,003 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

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

N/S Wiper blade split but still clears screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 142,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 14 May 2012 142,861 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 140,275 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 136,048 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 136,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 127,242 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight wear o/s/f tyre outer edge

Fail 29 May 2009 126,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight wear o/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 30 May 2008 100,310 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 100,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 70,799 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 70,799 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 40,617 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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DN03 DKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DN03 DKD, 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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DN03 DKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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