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DR02 NCH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,536 mi
Last recorded117,536 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR02 NCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 117,536 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 117,536 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,968 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 113,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,482 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 107,622 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,791 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 101,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,906 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 92,229 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded which joints flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 84,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 78,654 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 78,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket corroded

rubbing noise from rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2012 70,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket corroded

rubbing noise from rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,364 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,125 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Dec 2009 52,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 52,732 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,423 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 43,423 miles

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

engine managment light on causing engine to run rough

Pass 27 Dec 2007 36,353 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,385 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 22,393 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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DR02 NCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DR02 NCH, 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 DR02 NCH registered?

DR02 NCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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