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ET52 BFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,572 mi
Last recorded102,572 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,710 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,389 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

center brake light missing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 78,389 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

center brake light missing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,187 miles

automatic transmission weaping oil

bulb check light on , both rear lower side lights inop substitute brake lights on as position lamps

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to n/s/r outer rear brake pipe .corrosion to o/s/r outer brake pipe

eml light on

front inner brake pads low

idle speed erratic engine hunting ,suspect vacumn leak

interior trim dirty

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge

oil warning lamp on

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

undertray fitted to vechicle

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 10 Feb 2011 69,187 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

automatic transmission weaping oil

bulb check light on , both rear lower side lights inop substitute brake lights on as position lamps

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to n/s/r outer rear brake pipe .corrosion to o/s/r outer brake pipe

eml light on

front inner brake pads low

idle speed erratic engine hunting ,suspect vacumn leak

interior trim dirty

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge

oil warning lamp on

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

undertray fitted to vechicle

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,362 miles

both o/s tyre worn close to tread wear bars

e.m.l light on

heavy gear box oil leaks

rear brake pads worn low

steering wheel cover in poor condition

wipers smearing , n/s/f central locking activator in-op , vehicle under body covered in plastic trim , susspension bushes worn & flexing under load , base of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arm cups

Fail 16 Feb 2010 57,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both o/s tyre worn close to tread wear bars

e.m.l light on

heavy gear box oil leaks

rear brake pads worn low

steering wheel cover in poor condition

wipers smearing , n/s/f central locking activator in-op , vehicle under body covered in plastic trim , susspension bushes worn & flexing under load , base of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arm cups

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,524 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 325,101 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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ET52 BFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ET52 BFZ, 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

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What year was ET52 BFZ registered?

ET52 BFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is ET52 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 BFZ 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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