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LL52 DYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,012 mi
Last recorded172,012 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 DYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 172,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 164,922 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 161,016 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 155,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 150,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 146,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 140,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,244 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,559 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,658 miles

front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,545 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,872 miles

Front nearside tyre wearing on the outside edge

Front number plate will soon need attention

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,652 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,086 miles

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

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

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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LL52 DYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LL52 DYH, 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 LL52 DYH registered?

LL52 DYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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The MOT history for LL52 DYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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