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GP52 FOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,225 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022

under trays

Pass 9 Feb 2021 86,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 62,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 50,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,975 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,979 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 37,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,093 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 31,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,380 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,604 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 26,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 11,794 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 FOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

GP52 FOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is GP52 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP52 FOA shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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