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GV52 SXF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 SXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 106,850 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 104,746 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 May 2022 104,740 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 103,404 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2020 102,854 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 100,481 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 100,478 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 99,229 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 96,706 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 96,705 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 93,292 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 93,283 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 88,681 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 88,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 83,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,694 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 79,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 79,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 75,301 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 75,299 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 62,023 miles

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

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2009 54,483 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 54,483 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,247 miles

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?

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 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.

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