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DY03 XGV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 108,223 miles

EML Light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface rust underneath

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Mar 2025 108,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EML light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface rust underneath

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface rust underneath

Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface rust underneath

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,259 miles

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 89,027 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,308 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,948 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,352 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,480 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 XGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

DY03 XGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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