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DV03 FJN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,128 mi
Last recorded108,128 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,128 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 108,051 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,589 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2022 98,569 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle blowing out too much smoke from Exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,641 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 97,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 97,090 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 97,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 May 2018 96,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 93,964 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2014 92,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2012 90,435 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 85,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,561 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 71,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 70,787 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 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DV03 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

DV03 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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