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DX03 WRK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,399 mi
Last recorded176,399 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 WRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 176,399 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d link bushes (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes ends corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2017 176,399 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes ends corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 151,061 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 133,359 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 133,359 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,593 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 124,593 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 114,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 114,024 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 101,807 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 101,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 101,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,481 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 90,481 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 82,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,729 miles

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

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

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

n/s door indicater lense cracked

slightly long park brake pedal travle

slightly rough on idle

Pass 16 May 2008 53,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 44,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,491 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 WRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 WRK registered?

DX03 WRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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