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AP52 FRO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,873 mi
Last recorded214,873 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 214,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 201,222 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 201,222 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BOTH DIRTY (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVY WEAR ON EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 185,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 182,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 172,576 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 172,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 160,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 148,442 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 148,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 133,866 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 121,161 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 121,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 108,059 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 108,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,737 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,126 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,269 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 FRO 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 FRO, 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 AP52 FRO registered?

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

Is AP52 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 FRO 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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