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DF52 EHP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,772 mi
Last recorded91,772 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 91,772 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,643 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,069 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Fail 18 Apr 2015 74,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake discs lipped.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,394 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 48,394 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 40,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake test roller stoped working used decelerometer for brake test

front brake discs slightly worn

noise from rear wheels when hand brake is applied

Pass 26 May 2010 33,497 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,158 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,106 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on outer tread

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,437 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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DF52 EHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF52 EHP, 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 DF52 EHP registered?

DF52 EHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is DF52 EHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 EHP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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