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BT52 VMA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,904 mi
Last recorded158,904 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 158,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 154,129 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 146,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 139,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 131,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 125,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 90,723 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 90,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 87,135 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 87,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 81,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,538 miles

slight scrubing on o/s/f tyre also slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2008 69,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,357 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 VMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

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

Is BT52 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 VMA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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