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DY03 MOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,336 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,284 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,546 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,546 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,733 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

srs air bag light on dash

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,266 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,721 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

centre exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

covers on both under sills

tray underneath front of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,721 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

centre exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

covers on both under sills

tray underneath front of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,716 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 MOA 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 MOA, 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 MOA registered?

DY03 MOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is DY03 MOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 MOA 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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