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DV03 JJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 JJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 79,345 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 76,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,802 miles

rear pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,315 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 65,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2016 57,933 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended nsf track control arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended osf track control arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

has full under body covers fitted obscuring some components

has heavy oil leak at rear of under body cover

has plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2016 57,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended nsf track control arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended osf track control arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

has full under body covers fitted obscuring some components

has heavy oil leak at rear of under body cover

has plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,391 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,207 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,625 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,994 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 JJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JJY, 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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DV03 JJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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