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DS52 CZP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,455 mi
Last recorded135,455 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 135,455 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 128,120 miles

MIL on

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

parking brake slight bind

Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,735 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 83,735 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,607 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 120,607 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 67,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s on limits (4.1.E.1)

floors / sills /and engine limited inspection covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,362 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,748 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,488 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 43,478 miles

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

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

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 16 Jul 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 34,855 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,908 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 21,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,416 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm-2.3mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.8mm

slight edge wear on front tyres

n/s/r handbrake getting low on porformance

Pass 21 Jan 2006 14,422 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 14,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DS52 CZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS52 CZP, 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 DS52 CZP registered?

DS52 CZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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