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CV52 UEK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,125 mi
Last recorded35,125 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 UEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 35,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,776 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 31,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,790 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,843 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,531 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 20,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 19,331 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 19,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 18,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,445 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 14,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,768 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,030 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,291 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 9,682 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 UEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV52 UEK, 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 CV52 UEK registered?

CV52 UEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is CV52 UEK safe to buy?

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