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DV52 ZLX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 63,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 60,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 44,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,565 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 38,546 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,648 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,141 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 27,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 26,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 24,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 24,765 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

small cracks inner walls both front tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,457 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

plastic under sheild fitted not allowing full inspection on both main brake pipes

Fail 28 Jan 2011 21,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

10% imbalance on front service brakes

plastic under sheild fitted not allowing full inspection on both main brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,883 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,749 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,536 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,462 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 ZLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

DV52 ZLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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