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DA52 LWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,900 mi
Last recorded131,900 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 LWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 131,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 131,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 110,571 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,197 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,265 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 99,251 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 89,480 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 226,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,831 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,767 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,583 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,245 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 55,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,842 miles

osf trye wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2007 37,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 31,604 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 LWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

DA52 LWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is DA52 LWY safe to buy?

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