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CA52 BHW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,246 mi
Last recorded119,246 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all wheel arches rusty

covers underneath not allowing full inspection of brake pipes, sills etc

Fail 18 Mar 2022 119,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all wheel arches rusty

covers underneath not allowing full inspection of brake pipes, sills etc

Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers underneath not allowing full inspection of brake pipes etc

wheel arches rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,763 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,106 miles

unable to inspect rear seat belts

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,137 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 79,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limits (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,024 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 57,884 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,061 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)

advise offside front tyre worn on edges

advise on the nearside wiper blade condition

nearside rear tyre has worn on inner shoulders

Fail 7 Dec 2011 51,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise offside front tyre worn on edges

advise on the nearside wiper blade condition

Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,227 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on edge also offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,777 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,089 miles

rear nearside tyre worn to 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,387 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,804 miles

front nearside drop link has slight play in end joints

full plastic undertrays fitted entire length vehicle,no acess to view any components

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view sills nil

Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,814 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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CA52 BHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CA52 BHW, 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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CA52 BHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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