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DS03 ENC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,983 mi
Last recorded38,983 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hoses x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres beginning to perish

exhaust rear hanger detached

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2020 38,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hoses [at rear hoses] (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear hanger detached

Fail 9 Dec 2020 38,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hoses [at rear hoses] (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear hanger detached

Pass 28 Dec 2019 37,808 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front to Back brake pipes not inspected.[cover underneath]

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 37,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BACK ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front to Back brake pipes not inspected.[cover underneath]

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,535 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear hanger detached

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,082 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear hanger detached

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Fail 21 Nov 2016 36,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust rear hanger detached

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,267 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust middle hanger corroded and detached

Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,466 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 34,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 32,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,337 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,652 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 15,652 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 12,663 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,401 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 ENC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

DS03 ENC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DS03 ENC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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