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DU03 CYL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 CYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 140,167 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 140,166 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,761 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 133,226 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 130,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 123,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 118,952 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 113,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,620 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,910 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,910 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,972 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,939 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,936 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,166 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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DU03 CYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DU03 CYL, 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 DU03 CYL registered?

DU03 CYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DU03 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 CYL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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