MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion under car various
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion under car various
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment And Light Staying On (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Around Diesel Injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch faulty stalk has to be manually held to indicate right (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake release sticking intermittently
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch faulty stalk has to be manually held to indicate right (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake release sticking intermittently
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working faulty bonnet switch (3.5 (a))
engine rough on idle
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV52 VVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DV52 VVJ, 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 DV52 VVJ registered?
DV52 VVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2003.
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