MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Indicator switch faulty Doesn't remain on when operated (1.4.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/F Stabiliser Link - Bush Worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
offside front front bottom ball joint dust cover split
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front front bottom ball joint dust cover split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
washers poor
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
washers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DY03 XGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XGZ, 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 XGZ?
You can check the full history of DY03 XGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DY03 XGZ registered?
DY03 XGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.
Is DY03 XGZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY03 XGZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DY03 XGZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY03 XGZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.