MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
2 of 4 washer jets not working
SRS light on
both rear tyres worn to 3mm
damage to bodywork
front wipers slightly worn
oil leak
some play in nearside front bottom suspension ball joint
SRS light displayed
non-std number plates fitted
Nail in offside front tyre
advise damage around rear bumper attachment area
advise handbrake adjustment
covers fitted to vehicle
front brake discs lipped,rusty strong advise
front wipers starting to smear screen
glow plug warning light on
nearside rear tyre close to the limit
offside front indicator starting to show white light
offside front tyre tread distortion inner edges
offside rear tyre close to the limit
offside rear tyre low tread,nail in tyre
rear brake pads seem low strong advise rear brake discs lipped rusty
rear exhaust box damaged,exhaust mounting adrift,system still supported
signs of accident damage around rear underneath of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
advise damage around rear bumper attachment area
advise handbrake adjustment
covers fitted to vehicle
front brake discs lipped ,rusty strong advise
front wiper starting to smear windscreen
glow plug warning light on
nearside front tyre low tread advise
offside front indicator starting to show white light
offside front tyre outside tyre wear strong advise
rear brake pads seem low strong advise,rear brake discs lipped,rusty
rear exhaust box damaged,exhaust mounting adrift,system still supported
signs of accident damage around rear underneath of vehicle
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
advise damage around rear bumper attachment area
advise handbrake adjustment
covers fitted to vehicle
front brake discs lipped ,rusty strong advise
front wiper starting to smear windscreen
glow plug warning light on
nearside front tyre low tread advise
offside front indicator starting to show white light
offside front tyre outside tyre wear strong advise
rear brake pads seem low strong advise,rear brake discs lipped,rusty
rear exhaust box damaged,exhaust mounting adrift,system still supported
signs of accident damage around rear underneath of vehicle
Nearside Front 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 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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV52 NPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FV52 NPC, 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 FV52 NPC registered?
FV52 NPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2003.
Is FV52 NPC safe to buy?
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