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DV03 JPX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

287,705 mi
Last recorded287,705 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 287,705 miles

Many parts of rear suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 287,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal sticks down (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot lid does not open

Pass 17 Jan 2022 276,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 276,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 265,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe chafing very corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 265,286 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe chafing very corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 255,585 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts very heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 255,576 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts very heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 244,727 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Many parts of suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 244,727 miles

Fuel pipe leaking In Engine Bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides Outer Lens Misted Over Not Giving A Pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Many parts of suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 233,445 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack at top of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 233,445 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lenses fogged on both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides play in 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge nearly worn to wires (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack at top of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 221,546 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Many areas of underside and suspension corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 221,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to outer lens misted over (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Been run flat and damaged sidewalls (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to outer lens misted over (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Many areas of underside and suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 209,814 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 209,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear steel pipes into flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 199,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 199,215 miles

both front tyres close to strut advise

Fail 5 Jan 2015 198,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

both front tyres close to strut advise

Pass 14 Jan 2014 186,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 186,701 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 175,812 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 166,668 miles

srs light stopping on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 166,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

srs light stopping on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,040 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 148,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs are worn

brake pad warning light is on

o/s/f inner brake pad is low

o/s/f tyre is worn on edge and split on inner sidewall

pedal feels slightly spongy

slight up and down play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2009 130,813 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 130,616 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

225/45/17 tyres fitted

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

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

Slight wear and separation to front suspension bushs

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TESTED AS PRESENTED...unable to test rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outter wall damaged

scuffs to alloy wheels

Pass 7 Aug 2008 114,058 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)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 114,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 94,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 74,326 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 JPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DV03 JPX, 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 JPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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