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DV03 ORU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,293 mi
Last recorded143,293 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ORU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 143,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,161 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 119,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,709 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 90,709 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,319 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,714 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,714 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

jacking block missing o/s front

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,257 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,370 miles

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

engine management light on

jacking block missing o/s front

Fail 27 Nov 2009 32,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

jacking block missing o/s front

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

O/s/f jacking point defective

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ORU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

DV03 ORU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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