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DA52 WFT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,369 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 93,369 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,706 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 64,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,292 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 60,292 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,193 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,193 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,932 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 49,932 miles

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

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

n/s/r hand noise when useing hand brake ADVISE BRAKE CHECK

Fail 1 Feb 2007 44,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,116 miles

rear tyres mainly o/s/r getting low

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 WFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA52 WFT registered?

DA52 WFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is DA52 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 WFT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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