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CV52 WBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,264 mi
Last recorded62,264 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,264 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,505 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2017 55,505 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported supporting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,486 miles

Both front wheels binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various underside components corroded but not seriously weakened

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 50,467 miles

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

Both front wheels binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various underside components corroded but not seriously weakened

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Object in n/s/f tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Object in n/s/f tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,900 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,884 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,760 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 24,610 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 WBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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