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DU03 WGX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,249 mi
Last recorded168,249 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 168,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 165,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 161,046 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Nearside steering rack inner knuckle has very slight play

Offside steering rack inner knuckle has very slight play

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,455 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 128,455 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,930 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 103,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,329 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,161 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,489 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,347 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 WGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

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

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The MOT history for DU03 WGX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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