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BL52 FVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,545 mi
Last recorded27,545 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,545 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,851 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,706 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 21,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

gearbox leaking heavily

Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,057 miles

full underbody and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,153 miles

advise full underbody covers fitted

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise full underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 12,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

advise full under body covers fitted, restricting view

Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,533 miles

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

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

advise full under body covers fitted, restricting view

Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,201 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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BL52 FVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL52 FVZ, 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 BL52 FVZ registered?

BL52 FVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is BL52 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 FVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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