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CA52 EZN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,959 mi
Last recorded179,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 179,959 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 179,959 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 174,042 miles

All rear suspension arm and bushes showing corrosion and wear.

Difficult to test properly centre of vehicle underside, undershield from front to rear.

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

Nearside Front Difficult to test properly covered with sealer. Brake pipe

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub frame showing heavy corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 168,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 152,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 134,636 miles

Advise all tyres wearing on edges

Advise offside rear parking brake effort low

Advise play in offside front trackrod end

Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 119,633 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 108,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,317 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,071 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 61,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,652 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 45,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,121 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 EZN 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 73.7%.

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 EZN, 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 EZN registered?

CA52 EZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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