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AX52 GZA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

230,188 mi
Last recorded230,188 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 230,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 209,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 204,895 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 200,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 194,471 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 194,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 178,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 161,498 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 146,244 miles

Front disc's worn,lipped.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 128,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,186 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,459 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 78,670 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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AX52 GZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX52 GZA, 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 AX52 GZA registered?

AX52 GZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is AX52 GZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 GZA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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