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DV52 ZLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,290 mi
Last recorded133,290 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 133,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 123,125 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 123,120 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 117,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,563 miles

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

damage to nearside front /fog lamp missing

sills covered

Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,641 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,370 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

DV52 ZLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DV52 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 ZLZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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