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CV52 TZF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 TZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 134,840 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise n/s and o/s front drop link bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,691 miles

advise injector has slight leak on seal

Fail 20 Apr 2018 133,691 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass insecure (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

advise injector has slight leak on seal

Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 132,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 126,490 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 122,143 miles

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

heater plug light on

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 24 Mar 2015 122,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

heater plug light on

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,849 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,842 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,447 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 100,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,963 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,296 miles

Both front brake discs corroded/worn.

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

o/s/f antiroll bar drop link gaiter split.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 85,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded/worn.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f antiroll bar drop link gaiter split.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,987 miles

off side tyre wearing thin in side edge.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 64,987 miles

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

off side tyre wearing thin in side edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,656 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 51,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 41,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front suspension thrust arm bushes have slight cracks

Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,980 miles

both front suspension thrust arm bushes have slight cracks

Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,554 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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CV52 TZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CV52 TZF, 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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CV52 TZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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