MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
rear anti roll bar links and bar corroded
rear arm bushes worn
underfloor chassis corroded
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment warning light on (1.1.6 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
rear anti roll bar links and bar corroded
rear arm bushes worn
underfloor chassis corroded
Near side front tire worn on outer edge
Near side front tire worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Near side front ball joint has slight play
Off side front tyre wearing on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING BROKEN AT END
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING BROKEN AT END
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in rear tyre
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE52 NBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DE52 NBK, 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 DE52 NBK registered?
DE52 NBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.
Is DE52 NBK safe to buy?
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