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FV52 OMB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,097 mi
Last recorded63,097 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,041 miles

H.I.D. headlamp bulbs fitted with no headlamp washers or self levelling system

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,287 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 28,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,987 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 13,672 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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FV52 OMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV52 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

FV52 OMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is FV52 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 OMB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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