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GP52 FPV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,038 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 98,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,750 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and braking components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,708 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 93,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

plastic under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,235 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 92,229 miles

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

engine management light on dash

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,789 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,789 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,366 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,513 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

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

Pass 4 May 2012 67,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in balljoint not apparant at the time of the original test due to the ammount of wear in the rejected track-rod end.

Fail 1 May 2012 67,455 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 62,320 miles

Parking brake travel becoming excessive..

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,634 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 FPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP52 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

GP52 FPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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