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DA52 OWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,222 mi
Last recorded185,222 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 185,222 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,045 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 165,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,926 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2017 151,926 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald both edges

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 139,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 125,664 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 120,433 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,227 miles

both front too rear brakepipes corroded

both fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 4 Dec 2012 118,227 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front too rear brakepipes corroded

both fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2011 110,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2010 99,980 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 99,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,276 miles

front nearside tyre small cut in outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,446 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 73,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,921 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

DA52 OWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is DA52 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 OWJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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