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DY03 MMX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,222 miles

grinding from n/s and o/s rear when park brake is applied, in board shoes could be worn or corroded but cant see linnings, performance ok on parking and pads and discs in good condition, IMPORTANT REAR PARKBRAKE NEEDS LOOKING AT!!!

Fail 21 Mar 2015 75,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

grinding from n/s and o/s rear when park brake is applied, in board shoes could be worn or corroded but cant see linnings, performance ok on parking and pads and discs in good condition, IMPORTANT REAR PARKBRAKE NEEDS LOOKING AT!!!

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,881 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,601 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,025 miles

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

front No plate adrift

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,777 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,035 miles

both rear tyres are almost down to 2mm of tread.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,801 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)

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 MMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

DY03 MMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is DY03 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 MMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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