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CV52 WVU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 133,571 miles

General light corrosion to front underside chassis legs and rear inner sill areas

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear central exhaust mounting point defective unlikely to fall

Fail 24 Sep 2026 133,571 miles

General light corrosion to front underside chassis legs and rear inner sill areas

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear central exhaust mounting point defective unlikely to fall

Fail 4 Aug 2026 133,561 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of sill arch corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

corrosion to all suspension components/rear arches and underbody

indicator stalk has to be held

Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,705 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Indicator switch loose

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Underside suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2025 130,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Indicator switch loose

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Underside suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 123,618 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Corrosion to vehicle underside/suspension components

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 123,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Corrosion to vehicle underside/suspension components

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2023 114,942 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FLEXI HOSES CORRODER FERRALS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE COVERED IN GREASE ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 114,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MLOER REAR MOST BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FLEXI HOSES CORRODER FERRALS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE COVERED IN GREASE ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 13 Aug 2021 96,768 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 24 Aug 2020 88,345 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 82,252 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 14 May 2019 82,232 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml on

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,810 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 79,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,913 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 75,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 71,422 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 71,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,757 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jun 2011 67,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

under side of vehicle covered with surface rust from minimal use.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,119 miles

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle covered with surface rust from minimal use.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,176 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,243 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,847 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 51,847 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,573 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 WVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

CV52 WVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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