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GV52 WHW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,467 mi
Last recorded133,467 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 133,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension arms are getting very corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 133,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,855 miles

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 126,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 94,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,627 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 73,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,849 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,652 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,028 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 WHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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