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GD52 FYM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,696 mi
Last recorded42,696 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,696 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,564 miles

Both N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres show signs of wear on outer shoulders.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,143 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 38,143 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,127 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,073 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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GD52 FYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GD52 FYM, 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 GD52 FYM registered?

GD52 FYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is GD52 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 FYM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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