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EF52 NUW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,170 mi
Last recorded171,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 NUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 171,170 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 171,170 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2018 170,898 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault + air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on due too hand brake foot pedal low

suspect rear shock absorbers not working (have vehicle inspected asap)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 166,301 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 166,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 158,326 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 158,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 152,347 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 152,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 145,257 miles

nail in nsf tyre

nsf shock weaping

plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in nsf tyre

nsf shock weaping

plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 138,196 miles

air-con dust cover missing

front brake pads worn on legal limit

plastic covers fitted

srs light on

Fail 31 May 2012 138,113 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

air-con dust cover missing

front brake pads worn on legal limit

headlamp aim adjusted during test

plastic covers fitted

srs light on

Pass 16 May 2011 129,457 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 115,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 103,233 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,572 miles

Front tyres are starting to crack on inner walls.

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

Nearside+Offside front suspension lower front control arm,front bushes are starting to perrish+split.

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

Very slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,401 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 70,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 70,961 miles

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

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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EF52 NUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF52 NUW, 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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EF52 NUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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