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DS03 ENX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,271 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing low at edges

engine management light on

general underbody corrosion to all rear suspension components

general wear on both front brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,548 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front and rear facing arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

general underbody corrosion in places

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,303 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides on front facing arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion in places

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,251 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,251 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,826 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 57,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 57,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 53,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 53,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 46,358 miles

front brake discs slightly warn

front lower front arm inner bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre on limits

Fail 23 May 2009 46,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly warn

front lower front arm inner bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre on limits

Pass 28 May 2008 39,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,026 miles

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

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 ENX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ENX, 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 ENX registered?

DS03 ENX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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