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GL52 ORF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,707 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 66,155 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 159,638 miles

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

indicators flash several times & turn off,

Fail 12 Sep 2013 159,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

indicators flash several times & turn off,

Pass 14 Jul 2012 126,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2012 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,466 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slight worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,466 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,966 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 80,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,452 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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GL52 ORF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL52 ORF, 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 GL52 ORF registered?

GL52 ORF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is GL52 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 ORF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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