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DU03 MRX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,024 mi
Last recorded107,024 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,468 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,305 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,911 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,992 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,981 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 39,981 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,114 miles

windscreen wipers will require changing soon

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,508 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

O/s/f wheel has slight movement while being rocked top to bottom

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 MRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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