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DV52 ZNA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,051 mi
Last recorded113,051 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,051 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,363 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,640 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,920 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,333 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,333 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 82,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,351 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 63,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,390 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,855 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 44,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,224 miles

n/s door mirror indicator lense

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,204 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 ZNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZNA, 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 ZNA registered?

DV52 ZNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is DV52 ZNA safe to buy?

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