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BL52 YVD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,972 mi
Last recorded128,972 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,972 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Body Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 125,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,256 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,483 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,137 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,091 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 69,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 64,576 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,335 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 YVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

BL52 YVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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