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EG52 JPU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG52 JPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 89,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 82,960 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 79,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,977 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,699 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,696 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 42,695 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 41,436 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 41,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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EG52 JPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EG52 JPU, 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 EG52 JPU registered?

EG52 JPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is EG52 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG52 JPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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