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DV52 VVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,002 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion under car various

Fail 22 Jul 2020 119,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,143 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 116,102 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 114,529 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 114,529 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,625 miles

engine rough on idle

Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,607 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 109,601 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 101,486 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 101,478 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,492 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 53,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,926 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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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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DV52 VVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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