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FY03 DNX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,053 mi
Last recorded119,053 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 104,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,718 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 96,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,709 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,709 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,798 miles

exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,784 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,834 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,648 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,846 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,367 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,367 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in plastic trims

Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,796 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,927 miles

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

Offside Rear 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.

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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FY03 DNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY03 DNX, 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 FY03 DNX registered?

FY03 DNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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