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DA52 WDM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 128,537 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2015 124,074 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 124,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2014 118,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 109,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 81,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,249 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,746 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,900 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,120 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 WDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

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

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