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EF52 OYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,106 mi
Last recorded127,106 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 127,106 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 104,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,348 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 94,242 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 85,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aux belt tenchener worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aux belt tenchener worn

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,612 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 71,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,476 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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EF52 OYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF52 OYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF52 OYR?

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What year was EF52 OYR registered?

EF52 OYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is EF52 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 OYR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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