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DU03 WJA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,047 mi
Last recorded98,047 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,047 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,047 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 95,255 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on arches

Pass 13 May 2015 95,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on arches

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 75,323 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 75,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,793 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,313 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s indicator arm/switch sticking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,313 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s indicator arm/switch sticking

Pass 10 Apr 2009 52,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 109,077 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,078 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,862 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 28,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 WJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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