MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
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
ADVISE FULL UNDER BODY PANEL FITTED OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Hanger bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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