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K15 DBM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 DBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,447 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 95,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 92,600 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 92,600 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 84,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 81,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 72,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,522 miles

deep cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,735 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,435 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,322 miles

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on 1.6mm legal limit

oil leak from offside rockercover

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,314 miles

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

front brake pads look slightly low

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall and tread is worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 18 Jun 2007 28,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,748 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,534 miles

slight play in offside front suspension leg

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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K15 DBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K15 DBM, 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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K15 DBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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