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FH52 NRU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,010 mi
Last recorded120,010 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 NRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 120,010 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,815 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 104,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,119 miles

EML light on

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 77,038 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,259 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 72,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,056 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,056 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 May 2012 62,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,263 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 55,248 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear and center seat belts not checked (child seat fitted)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 49,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 49,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 42,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 33,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,291 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 22,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 14,790 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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FH52 NRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH52 NRU, 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 FH52 NRU registered?

FH52 NRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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