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AP52 DXS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,551 mi
Last recorded73,551 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,551 miles

corrosion o/s main brake pipe BORDERLINE

o/s door mirror

Fail 5 Sep 2012 73,551 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion o/s main brake pipe BORDERLINE

o/s door mirror

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,483 miles

corrosion on o/s/f and o/s main brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,609 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 62,609 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,638 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 53,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 45,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,912 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 35,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 19,845 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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AP52 DXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AP52 DXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP52 DXS?

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What year was AP52 DXS registered?

AP52 DXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is AP52 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 DXS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP52 DXS have outstanding finance?

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