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DS03 VUU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,037 mi
Last recorded94,037 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 94,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images only just at acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and links corroded and have plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

front fog lamps not working

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,877 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images just met acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and links corroded and have plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2025 92,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images just met acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and links corroded and have plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,960 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images only just at acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and links corroded and have plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,168 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded weak and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to all rear suspension arms and links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Jan 2023 88,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 24" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded weak and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to all rear suspension arms and links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,838 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded weak and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 85,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper / forward one of two arms gaiter worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded weak and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 83,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,246 miles

Offside Rear tyre on wear bands

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,928 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,928 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,842 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,839 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake pads worn

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,610 miles

Exhaust deteriated

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust deteriated

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,052 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,028 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper poor

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,261 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,883 miles

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

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

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 VUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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