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HD03 DPY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,295 mi
Last recorded76,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2016 76,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Plastic under tray obscuring the view of some under body components

Under body dry/corroded

Various light body and bumper damage

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

alloy wheel rims scuffed.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

various light body and bumper damage.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

alloy wheel rims scuffed.

o/s/e of the engine lower under tray insecure.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

various light body and bumper damage.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,305 miles

front suspension dry and noisey!

o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brakes noisey!

various light damage to th vehicle body.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,305 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension dry and noisey!

o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brakes noisey!

various light damage to th vehicle body.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension bushes slightly perished.

front tyres worn to 2 mm! Rear tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm.

tyres under inflated.

various light body damage.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,780 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn to 2 mm on the inner edges.

rear brake discs corroded/worn, rear brake pads 50% worn.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,780 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn to 2 mm on the inner edges.

rear brake discs corroded/worn, rear brake pads 50% worn.

service light on!

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn to 5 mm,o/s/f to 4 mm & n/s/f to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

light accident damage to both corners of the front bumper,the o/s/f wing,the n/s/r wheel arch and the n/s/r of the bumper.

the underbody and suspension components are very dry/corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,570 miles

air-con not working.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

various light scratches in vehicle bodywork.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,515 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 1.6mm, o/s/r tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

various underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,515 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 1.6mm, o/s/r tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

various underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,563 miles

air con needs recharging.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,951 miles

both front brake discs worn/corroded but opperate correctly.

both rear tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

unable to fully inspect rear seats security + belts due to being down at time of test.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,436 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lip on edge).

front tyres worn on edges to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

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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HD03 DPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HD03 DPY, 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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HD03 DPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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