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DF52 GXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,716 mi
Last recorded123,716 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 GXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 123,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Just below strut. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underside corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,199 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamp lens fading

engine oil leaks

n\s\r light lens damaged

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 5 Feb 2018 118,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamp lens fading

engine oil leaks

n\s\r light lens damaged

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 27 Jan 2017 110,358 miles

ADVISE FULL UNDER BODY PANEL FITTED OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 24 Jan 2017 110,225 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

ADVISE FULL UNDER BODY PANEL FITTED OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded ADVISE REPLACMENT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,328 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 102,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hanger bracket broken

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006

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 GXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF52 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

DF52 GXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is DF52 GXR safe to buy?

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