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BT52 UHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,745 mi
Last recorded204,745 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 204,745 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 184,304 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 184,296 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 171,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 May 2011 171,298 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 160,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 134,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 112,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 65,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre low 2 mm

offside rear tyre on 3 mm

Pass 14 Jan 2006 65,337 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre low 2 mm

offside rear tyre on 3 mm

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 UHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 UHJ registered?

BT52 UHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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