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CA52 BWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,398 mi
Last recorded82,398 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,398 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 82,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 24,325 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,054 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 21,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,088 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 11,288 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 11,288 miles

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

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)

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 BWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWF, 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 CA52 BWF registered?

CA52 BWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is CA52 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 BWF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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