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GL52 TZD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,635 mi
Last recorded216,635 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 TZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 216,635 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 216,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 196,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 196,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box also bracket snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides, (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking, 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see pads (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aims at upper limit ()

air box loose

back box heat sheild loose

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 175,314 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 159,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing noise

Pass 19 Dec 2013 153,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear section of exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 141,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 131,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 117,455 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc heavy corroded on the inside

Pass 14 Dec 2009 107,857 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 90,275 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,956 miles

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

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 TZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL52 TZD, 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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GL52 TZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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