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AO52 UNP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,830 mi
Last recorded135,830 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 135,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 135,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 125,964 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 125,964 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2010 115,705 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)

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

o/s parking brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,541 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 95,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 84,273 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 84,272 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,444 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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AO52 UNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO52 UNP, 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 AO52 UNP registered?

AO52 UNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AO52 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 UNP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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