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DU03 ZNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,331 mi
Last recorded162,331 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 162,331 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 162,038 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 151,502 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 151,500 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 143,785 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 143,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 139,566 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 139,566 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 134,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 127,885 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,918 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 102,936 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,581 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner tread patterns..

nearside headlight lens marked..

offside front , nearside front door mirror side indicator lens cracked..

oil leak around gearbox sump pan area..

rear number plate wearing..

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,823 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 ZNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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