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BP52 LVU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,997 mi
Last recorded185,997 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 LVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 185,997 miles

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

corrosion affecting front to rear and front brake pipes

roughness starting to affect nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 185,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion affecting front to rear and front brake pipes

roughness starting to affect nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2015 174,011 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 165,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 May 2014 165,079 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 157,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 148,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 138,234 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 127,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 116,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 105,359 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 105,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,714 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 81,478 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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BP52 LVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BP52 LVU, 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 BP52 LVU registered?

BP52 LVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is BP52 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 LVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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