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DV03 OSU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,218 mi
Last recorded186,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 OSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 186,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 169,291 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 168,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 145,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 130,450 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 130,499 miles

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

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

Park Brake lever(pedal) Sticks

Pass 30 Apr 2012 126,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 120,534 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front tyres worn on edges

rear brakes wearing low

Fail 20 Apr 2011 120,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front tyres worn on edges

rear brakes wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,363 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2008 97,637 miles

exhaust clamp on centre joint cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2007 73,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,092 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

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 OSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

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

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The MOT history for DV03 OSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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