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DU03 WHG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,229 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front head lamp unclear

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,692 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 93,692 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,416 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear . ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 85,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear . ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s . (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,999 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/rear unable to test seat belt.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,243 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,243 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,130 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,035 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,841 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 52,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 52,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,736 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2007 46,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,504 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)

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 WHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

DU03 WHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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