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BT52 SXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,656 mi
Last recorded104,656 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 SXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 104,656 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 104,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 100,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 97,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 93,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,368 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,435 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,972 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 58,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,839 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,891 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,221 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 43,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,036 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,533 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 SXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT52 SXV, 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 BT52 SXV registered?

BT52 SXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BT52 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 SXV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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