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GL52 BVN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,270 mi
Last recorded102,270 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 BVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 91,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 64,097 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 64,097 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 53,286 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 53,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 40,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 28,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,921 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 7,966 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall small bulge ?

oil dipstick - missing

very slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer rim

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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GL52 BVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL52 BVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL52 BVN registered?

GL52 BVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is GL52 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 BVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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