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DN52 FUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,404 mi
Last recorded141,404 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 FUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 141,404 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 125,633 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp to rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 122,610 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 122,610 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,989 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 117,989 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mid section clamp corroded/broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 107,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 107,563 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 102,620 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 102,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,846 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 91,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,395 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,702 miles

two small chips in windscreen in wiper swept area

Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 71,912 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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DN52 FUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN52 FUA, 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 DN52 FUA registered?

DN52 FUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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