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DS03 VUK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,705 mi
Last recorded132,705 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,705 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wing corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 132,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wing corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 131,622 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 127,970 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 127,969 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 127,525 miles

Rear roll bar mounting bushes worn

ehaust mounting craked

slight run out front discs

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 127,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

underguards fitted covering testable components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 125,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine and undercovers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2014 120,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket missing

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket missing

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 115,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 115,284 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,595 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 104,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 103,551 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,015 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 VUK 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 68.2%.

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 VUK, 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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DS03 VUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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