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DS03 JCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,645 mi
Last recorded127,645 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 JCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 127,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 122,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 119,862 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 119,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 116,086 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 116,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,392 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 94,339 miles

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

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

n/s reverse light inoperative

n/s/front lower rear arm inner bush worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,809 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,551 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 JCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

DS03 JCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is DS03 JCZ safe to buy?

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