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DS03 VUX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,661 mi
Last recorded158,661 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022 158,661 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension arms and components corroded

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 157,539 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arch areas

Fail 13 Jul 2021 157,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to rear wheel arch areas

Pass 17 Jul 2020 155,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,144 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2018 150,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust metal hangar bracket and rubber missing but still adequately supported.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 149,944 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust metal hangar bracket and rubber missing but still adequately supported.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 146,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

central exhaust support bracket missing

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2017 146,386 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

central exhaust support bracket missing

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2016 142,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 131,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 118,785 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 118,785 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,217 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 99,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,298 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 87,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,490 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 60,490 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,422 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 VUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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