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GV52 WHU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,910 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,375 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,091 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link noise

o/s/r tye geting low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,091 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar slighty making noise

o/s/r tyer geting low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,575 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 48,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,790 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

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 WHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 WHU registered?

GV52 WHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is GV52 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 WHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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