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DV03 OSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,517 mi
Last recorded100,517 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,517 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 100,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 98,414 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 98,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 93,225 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 86,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 78,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,742 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 66,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 61,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 54,469 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 48,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,112 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 OSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

DV03 OSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is DV03 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 OSZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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