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DV03 FJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,817 mi
Last recorded66,817 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,618 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2021 66,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,164 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,757 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Nearside wiper torn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp glasses dull

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,517 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 48,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,938 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread blocks but no cord showing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,003 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 28,974 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,724 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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DV03 FJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV03 FJF, 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 DV03 FJF registered?

DV03 FJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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