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DY03 XGM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,236 mi
Last recorded101,236 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 101,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 101,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,116 miles

front tyre edges just starting to wear

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,789 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 73,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 XGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY03 XGM, 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

How do I check the history of DY03 XGM?

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What year was DY03 XGM registered?

DY03 XGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is DY03 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 XGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY03 XGM have outstanding finance?

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