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BT52 UHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,521 mi
Last recorded144,521 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear parking brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 5 Mar 2019 134,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,911 miles

Front nearside & offside wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2018 126,910 miles

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

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

Front nearside & offside wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 116,933 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,856 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,356 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 91,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 86,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,559 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,037 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 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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