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DS02 GYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,473 mi
Last recorded121,473 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 GYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,318 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 90,821 miles

BONNET PULL LEVER BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,486 miles

nearside front wing has slight damage

Fail 20 Dec 2011 84,486 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

nearside front wing has slight damage

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,868 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,868 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,583 miles

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

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

glow plug warning light staying on.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight play to offside rear lower arm bush.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,583 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

glow plug warning light staying on.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight play to offside rear lower arm bush.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 56,051 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 56,051 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs wearing and lipped.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,091 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 37,794 miles

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

Offside 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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DS02 GYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS02 GYP, 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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DS02 GYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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