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GP52 HKL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,008 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,008 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 53,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 48,869 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,438 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,297 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 28,344 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 HKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

GP52 HKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is GP52 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP52 HKL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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