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BT52 VKO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,344 miles

ALL brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 78,010 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 732,286 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

nearside side repeater has one led not working

Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,276 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

nearside side repeater has one led not working

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,889 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 34,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 VKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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