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DX03 NLL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,410 mi
Last recorded128,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,410 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 128,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 118,382 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 118,382 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,278 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 105,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,526 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 92,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

parking brake pedal sticking

Fail 5 Dec 2011 77,392 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

parking brake pedal sticking

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,859 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,107 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,684 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 NLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

DX03 NLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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