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DA52 LWG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,930 mi
Last recorded147,930 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 LWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 147,930 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 147,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,179 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 134,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 124,593 miles

Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,302 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 107,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,335 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,943 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,778 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

near side front tyre repaired very close to sidewall.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre presure low

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,950 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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DA52 LWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA52 LWG, 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 DA52 LWG registered?

DA52 LWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is DA52 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 LWG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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