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EU03 DNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs to be pulled up to release fully (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 97,276 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking On Engine from main pump to fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs to be pulled up to release fully (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,233 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,043 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken off of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,165 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 89,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,441 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,490 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,490 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,789 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,537 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,466 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,433 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,471 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,544 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 7,665 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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EU03 DNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EU03 DNY, 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 EU03 DNY registered?

EU03 DNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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