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DV03 ORT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,205 mi
Last recorded92,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ORT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,205 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 72,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,562 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,095 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,984 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 37,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 37,396 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 30,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,844 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,319 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 ORT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV03 ORT registered?

DV03 ORT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DV03 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 ORT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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