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EJ52 UGN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,590 mi
Last recorded82,590 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 UGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,590 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 82,590 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,538 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 73,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,679 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 73,308 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,332 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,328 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,432 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,712 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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EJ52 UGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ52 UGN, 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 EJ52 UGN registered?

EJ52 UGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ52 UGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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