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GP52 FNN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,030 mi
Last recorded80,030 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,030 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread edge

Fail 22 Dec 2014 80,030 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,549 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,867 miles

offside rear shock becoming weak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 69,867 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside rear shock becoming weak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,755 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 61,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,194 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,534 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,192 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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GP52 FNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GP52 FNN, 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 GP52 FNN registered?

GP52 FNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is GP52 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP52 FNN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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