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GV52 ZPD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,978 mi
Last recorded179,978 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 ZPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 179,978 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 179,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 169,954 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oversills fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 169,724 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oversills fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 161,783 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 152,346 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 152,345 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 140,555 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 140,555 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,619 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,909 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 113,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,299 miles

slight play osf droplink

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,389 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 ZPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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