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BL52 TGV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 TGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 144,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slightly Defective

Offside Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slightly Defective

Rear suspension componants generaly corroaded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 144,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slightly Defective

Offside Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slightly Defective

Rear suspension componants generaly corroaded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 133,085 miles

rear suspension componants generaly corroaded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 125,357 miles

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

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

n/s/f tire worn on outter edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,048 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 111,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,208 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 103,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 79,673 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 79,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,923 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,678 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,544 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,864 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 TGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

BL52 TGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BL52 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 TGV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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