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GL52 VEY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 119,613 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 119,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,348 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 116,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,377 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 108,293 miles

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 108,293 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 103,643 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 103,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,030 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,030 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,466 miles

front number plate backing starting to lift

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,077 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,494 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,496 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 48,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,997 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 38,997 miles

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.

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 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.

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What year was GL52 VEY registered?

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

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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.

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