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DS03 AHG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,387 miles

exhaust bluing

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear handbrake cables badly corroded and week

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,625 miles

front suspension arm bushes split not resulting in movement

Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 96,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on limit

front pads and discs worn

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,411 miles

exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust still supported

slight exhaust leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 89,411 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on - engine hunting on idle

exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust still supported

slight exhaust leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,338 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,256 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 58,249 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,882 miles

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

advise front fog lamp broken

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,173 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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DS03 AHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS03 AHG, 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 DS03 AHG registered?

DS03 AHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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