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DY03 AUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,661 mi
Last recorded78,661 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 AUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,661 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outside edge + cracking tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn to 4mm + slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 76,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outside edge + cracking tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn to 4mm + slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,065 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 73,065 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,666 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 65,666 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,463 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroding through

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,430 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroding through

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 29,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,897 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,448 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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DY03 AUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY03 AUA, 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 DY03 AUA registered?

DY03 AUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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