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DU03 ZPV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,012 mi
Last recorded194,012 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 194,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

Fail 5 Oct 2018 194,052 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

Pass 29 Sep 2017 183,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has splits on inner wall

Fail 20 Sep 2017 183,271 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre has splits on inner wall

Pass 26 Aug 2016 172,036 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade is split but is still clearing windscreen

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 164,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 163,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 155,058 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still adaquetely supported

Pass 10 Jun 2013 140,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 130,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 119,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 119,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 102,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 94,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 82,350 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,179 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 52,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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