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DN03 DLX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,721 mi
Last recorded110,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,721 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 110,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower anti roll bar slightly worn

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,903 miles

rear brake pipe across rear axle corroded at both flexis

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre getting low in tread worn on edges

rear brake pipe across rear axle corroded at both flexis

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,938 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber splitting between treads

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,615 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 59,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,509 miles

exhaust mounting snapped (exhaust is secure)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 42,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mounting snapped (exhaust is secure)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,939 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,152 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,508 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 15,217 miles

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

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

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 DLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DLX, 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 DN03 DLX registered?

DN03 DLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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