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DA52 OPS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,750 mi
Last recorded201,750 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 201,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,377 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 108,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,781 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 92,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 92,731 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,034 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 29 Dec 2006 70,479 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 51,399 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 OPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPS, 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 OPS registered?

DA52 OPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is DA52 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 OPS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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