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FM52 SKV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,494 mi
Last recorded89,494 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 SKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front perished and cut but not exposing cords

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2016 85,635 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,648 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,648 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,803 miles

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

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

corrosion on all rear suspension componants

eml light on diagnostics advised

gearbox sump pan leak

grinding noise from rear brakes parkin advise brake service

Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,546 miles

engine light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,285 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from transmission box

Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,285 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion under vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from transmission box

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,309 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 56,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,895 miles

E.S.P fault

adjusted both headlamp aims (too high)

heavy auto gearbox oil leak (suspect sump gasket)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r sidelamp bulb inoperative, unable to fail as vehicle is substituting another bulb

Fail 10 Dec 2010 49,895 miles

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

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

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

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

E.S.P fault

adjusted both headlamp aims (too high)

heavy auto gearbox oil leak (suspect sump gasket)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r sidelamp bulb inoperative, unable to fail as vehicle is substituting another bulb

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,181 miles

rear discs have slight pitting

Fail 12 Nov 2009 45,181 miles

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

rear discs have slight pitting

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,912 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,912 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 32,548 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,475 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 26,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 19,889 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbed, tracking incorrect ?

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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FM52 SKV 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 59.1%.

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 FM52 SKV, 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 FM52 SKV registered?

FM52 SKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is FM52 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 SKV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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