MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under trays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wiper split
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front both sides brake discs slightly worn and lipped
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wiper split
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under trays fitted
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV52 SXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?
GV52 SXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2003.
Is GV52 SXF safe to buy?
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