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DA52 OPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,347 mi
Last recorded111,347 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 111,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f lower suspension arm outer dust cover split

Fail 6 Sep 2011 111,346 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f lower suspension arm outer dust cover split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,885 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 86,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,162 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,051 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 38,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 38,675 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 29,923 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 OPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

DA52 OPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is DA52 OPJ safe to buy?

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