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GR52 AXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,869 mi
Last recorded70,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR52 AXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 70,869 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,213 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 49,213 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,519 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,057 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,024 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 35,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,339 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,639 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 19,637 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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GR52 AXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GR52 AXZ, 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 GR52 AXZ registered?

GR52 AXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is GR52 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR52 AXZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GR52 AXZ have outstanding finance?

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