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GV52 NLX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,692 mi
Last recorded97,692 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 NLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,692 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 97,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,303 miles

Body corrosion

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 94,294 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Body corrosion

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,010 miles

Body corrosion

Slight exhaust blow

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 91,006 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Body corrosion

Slight exhaust blow

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,756 miles

Offside front ball joint looks rusty but has no play in it

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,692 miles

E/m/l on. P/steering heavy trays fitted

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 84,692 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

E/m/l on. P/steering heavy trays fitted

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,171 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 83,171 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,189 miles

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 1 Feb 2019 80,184 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside rear (1.4.1 (a))

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 3 Feb 2018 75,950 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,950 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,339 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,090 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 68,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,691 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

items on mirror

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,946 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 49,946 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,138 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,138 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,134 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 32,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,985 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,653 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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GV52 NLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV52 NLX, 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 GV52 NLX registered?

GV52 NLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is GV52 NLX safe to buy?

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