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DN03 DKU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,934 mi
Last recorded89,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fracture in front pipe by catalytic converter (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes to brake hoses corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fracture in front pipe by catalytic converter (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes to brake hoses corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,414 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,407 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 80,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 77,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 70,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,624 miles

both front brake discs have wear

unable to fully inspect underside, plastic cover fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,799 miles

front brakee discs have wear

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear antiroll bar has corrosion

rear brake pades wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 21,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 9,707 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 DKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN03 DKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN03 DKU registered?

DN03 DKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DN03 DKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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