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CV52 XYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,409 mi
Last recorded157,409 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 157,409 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 157,407 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 147,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,279 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 132,167 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 132,165 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,233 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 116,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,724 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 XYH 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 87.5%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

CV52 XYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is CV52 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 XYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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