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BT52 PNO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,936 mi
Last recorded195,936 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 PNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 195,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 195,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 189,875 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 189,870 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator out (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front fog lamps earth fault [ flashes with indicators]

Pass 4 May 2018 181,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn / pitted

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 173,992 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake discs slightly worn

minor oil leak

rear brake and suspension components corroded

under tray hardware missing, secured with cable ties

Pass 6 May 2016 164,773 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 164,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 159,931 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 153,820 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

offside front tyre slight worn outer tread edge.

Pass 8 May 2013 145,844 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

Pass 10 May 2012 137,150 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 May 2012 137,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 118,680 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 190,411 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 May 2010 111,949 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,824 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,560 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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BT52 PNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT52 PNO, 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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BT52 PNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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