MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
Rear both tyres sidewalls cracking
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Rear both tyres sidewalls cracking
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded centre bracket insecure (still supported)
headlamp masks fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
headlamp masks fitted
exhaust corroded centre bracket insecure (still supported)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded centre bracket insecure (still supported)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded centre bracket insecure (still supported)
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 front tyres worn on the edges
near side headlight converter fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 front tyres worn on the edges
near side headlight converter fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate backing starting to lift
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to front number plate
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight damage to front number plate
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GL52 VEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VEY, 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
How do I check the history of GL52 VEY?
You can check the full history of GL52 VEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GL52 VEY registered?
GL52 VEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2003.
Is GL52 VEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL52 VEY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GL52 VEY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL52 VEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.