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BP52 TBY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,327 mi
Last recorded100,327 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,726 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 97,726 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,353 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,144 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 78,144 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,327 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,050 miles

cuts on outer wall on nearside front and nearside rear tyres, can not see cords at time of test.

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 TBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 BP52 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

BP52 TBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BP52 TBY 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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