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CW52 TTK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,225 mi
Last recorded193,225 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 TTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 193,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 192,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 181,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer damaged (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 181,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer damaged (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 160,471 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 160,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2013 146,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2012 138,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s /f body work (wing area ) accident damaged but no sharp edges

rear fog subsitute lamp on.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 138,753 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s /f body work (wing area ) accident damaged but no sharp edges

rear fog subsitute lamp on.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 125,220 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 111,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,385 miles

n/s/r seat belt slow in returning

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,789 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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CW52 TTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CW52 TTK, 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 CW52 TTK registered?

CW52 TTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is CW52 TTK safe to buy?

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