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DU03 CYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,118 mi
Last recorded135,118 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 CYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 135,118 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 135,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper exhaust holder broken

engine managmanement light is on,

Pass 5 Jan 2019 129,537 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 129,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,942 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 126,942 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,743 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 118,743 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,315 miles

plastick undertays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2015 111,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside front spot lamp insicure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,031 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,042 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 77,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2007 68,090 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 68,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,035 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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DU03 CYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU03 CYY, 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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DU03 CYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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