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DS03 ENV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,240 mi
Last recorded121,240 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 121,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 112,167 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 112,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 103,907 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 103,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,333 miles

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

full length plastic undertrays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

full length plastic undertrays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,176 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 ENV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

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

Is DS03 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 ENV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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