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DX03 NBB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,032 miles

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

front brake pipes heavily coated in grease

rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Fail 11 Mar 2015 69,032 miles

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

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

front brake pipes heavily coated in grease

rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,410 miles

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

o/s front tyre has a cut on side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre has a cut on side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,581 miles

exhaust hanger broken and rubber missing

Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,581 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust hanger broken and rubber missing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,175 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 35,622 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,558 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 30,553 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn close to 2.5mm † †near side front tyre worn on outer edge close to 2 mm.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,902 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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DX03 NBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 DX03 NBB, 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 DX03 NBB registered?

DX03 NBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is DX03 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 NBB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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