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AP52 FRL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,800 mi
Last recorded98,800 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,800 miles

windscreen damage not in view

Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

windscreen damage not in view

Pass 17 Jun 2017 98,650 miles

brake disc worn

screen has damage

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 79,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,762 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,762 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,151 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 49,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,535 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jan 2007 36,533 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 28,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,995 miles

front discs starting to corrode

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 FRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL?

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What year was AP52 FRL registered?

AP52 FRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is AP52 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 FRL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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