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DA52 ZDS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ZDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 99,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 99,064 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,732 miles

All rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,430 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,892 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,944 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,976 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty not stay no. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,300 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 88,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,863 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

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

undertrays fitted covering major components

Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

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

undertrays fitted covering major components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,581 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,233 miles

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings

Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,233 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings

Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,687 miles

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,049 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,936 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 42,235 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,806 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 33,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,970 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 ZDS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

DA52 ZDS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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