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C4 DSC

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,268 mi
Last recorded54,268 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 54,268 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 54,236 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 53,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 51,202 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 49,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,438 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,953 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,306 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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C4 DSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 DSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 DSC registered?

C4 DSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is C4 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 DSC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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