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DS03 EMV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,813 mi
Last recorded157,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 157,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 at flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 157,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 at flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 148,287 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 137,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 128,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 124,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,398 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 111,393 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,509 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured (8.1.2a)

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 225/50/16 96W.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,825 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 225/50/16 92W.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 108,825 miles

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

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 2.5mm.

tyre size: 225/50/16 92W.

Pass 12 May 2016 105,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2015 101,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 101,393 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 95,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 59,984 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to conduct a thorough undercarriage test due to under tray.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,547 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 54,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DS03 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

DS03 EMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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