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CV52 TZT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 TZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 118,867 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted over bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted over bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 113,918 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted over bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted over bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,309 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise engine covers unde r trays and cover sills fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 worn down splits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from centre to the flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from centre to the flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise engine covers unde r trays and cover sills fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,654 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

advise o/s inner rack end worn

Fail 13 Apr 2016 95,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

advise o/s inner rack end worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsf tyre wearing on outer edge 195/65/15

Fail 15 Apr 2015 88,393 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsf tyre wearing on outer edge 195/65/15

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,991 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,162 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,645 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,907 miles

damage to o/s of vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,907 miles

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

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

damage to o/s of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2009

both front tyre on the legal limit

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,080 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 39,080 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,969 miles

N/S/F LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT BOOT SPLIT--NO PLAY FOUND

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 29,969 miles

N/S/F LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT BOOT SPLIT--NO PLAY FOUND

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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