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GV52 VKM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,204 mi
Last recorded105,204 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,204 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,024 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear lamp damaged but has no sharp edges also red lense tape on it

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs have ring of corrosion not effecting effciency

Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,014 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear lamp damaged but has no sharp edges also red lense tape on it

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs have ring of corrosion not effecting effciency

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,659 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked outside drivers veiw.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 75,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

windscreen cracked outside drivers veiw.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,006 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,947 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,943 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,924 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 VKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GV52 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

GV52 VKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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