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BT52 UHS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 126,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 119,370 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

exhaust system corroded in places`

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places

Fail 29 Aug 2013 119,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

exhaust system corroded in places`

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places

Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 103,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 103,296 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,739 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 94,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,126 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,796 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 47,796 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,371 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low

slight play in nearside of steering rack end

Pass 4 Feb 2006 34,901 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 34,896 miles

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

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 UHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

BT52 UHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is BT52 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 UHS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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