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DS03 AWR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,723 mi
Last recorded191,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 191,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 183,715 miles

Engine covers fitted

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)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 183,686 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted

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)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 170,410 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 170,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 158,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 158,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear coil spring worn/weakened and rubbing on lower arm

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 145,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 145,200 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 133,801 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 133,771 miles

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

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

SRS/Airbag warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,992 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 111,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,241 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 91,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,829 miles

exhaust CAT to rear section joint clamp deteriorated / splitting

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,715 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,703 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 AWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS03 AWR, 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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DS03 AWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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