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BG52 FFW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,685 mi
Last recorded156,685 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 156,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 144,790 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 134,114 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 134,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 127,065 miles

handbrake performance at 16% to pass may require adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,326 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,706 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 76,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 65,998 miles

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 14 May 2008 65,987 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,096 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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BG52 FFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG52 FFW, 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 BG52 FFW registered?

BG52 FFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is BG52 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 FFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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