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FV52 WKS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,355 mi
Last recorded162,355 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 WKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 162,355 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 162,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 159,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 159,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 153,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front wipers worn

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 146,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 142,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 138,135 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 138,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 133,353 miles

slight damage to both rear bottom suspension arms

Pass 9 Feb 2011 129,435 miles

Budget 205/55/16w

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

offside front tyre has cuts/split in sidewall

offside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2010 123,113 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Fail 17 Feb 2010 123,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front wiper poor

park brake pedal sticking

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 18 Feb 2009 115,164 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 115,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 106,564 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,181 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,457 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 WKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV52 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

FV52 WKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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