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DE52 NBK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,947 mi
Last recorded151,947 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 NBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 151,947 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 151,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 142,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,264 miles

Near side front tire worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 128,264 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2017 114,699 miles

Near side front ball joint has slight play

Off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,461 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,860 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 70,858 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 67,618 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,618 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING BROKEN AT END

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,055 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,574 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,574 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,003 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,135 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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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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DE52 NBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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