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EF52 ZSL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 ZSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,759 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 100,759 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,120 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 99,428 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 98,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 97,053 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2017 95,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides bar has move across to n/s (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket brokent

Pass 18 May 2016 92,594 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 87,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 81,726 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 80,213 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 76,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,646 miles

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Fail 6 Apr 2009 70,646 miles

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

chip on screen

Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,484 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,389 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 ZSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZSL, 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 EF52 ZSL registered?

EF52 ZSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for EF52 ZSL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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