MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre on wear bands
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Rear suspension components corroded
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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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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