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GV52 WFS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

298,721 mi
Last recorded298,721 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 298,721 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated front and rear (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2018 298,702 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side offside and nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel offside and nearside (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated front and rear (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 300,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nsr reads 70 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Osr reads 30 (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Does not open (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front Flexi brake hoses are damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes need cleaning up

Tyre obviously under inflated All four (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Under trays are fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 298,623 miles

Battery insecure

Brake Pad wear message on

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear number plate loose

Slight play in steering rack ends

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn & corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 298,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1x centre bracket loose (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bolts missing - gearbox bracket (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear bracket rotted off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Brake Pad wear message on

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately Half set of pads fitted to front (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear number plate loose

Slight play in steering rack ends

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn & corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 172,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs are rusty

exhaust center mounting !

nsr tyre has a nail in it!

Fail 31 Mar 2016 278,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs are rusty

exhaust center mounting !

nsr tyre has a nail in it!

Pass 26 Mar 2015 165,062 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 165,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML on

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,336 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 147,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

M.I.L ON

O/S/F/WING MIRROR HOUSING SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 9 Jul 2013 138,058 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 138,083 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 132,643 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 103,400 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,737 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,671 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WFS, 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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GV52 WFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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