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GY52 DZW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,117 mi
Last recorded101,117 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 DZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,301 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,853 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,704 miles

rear brakes near limit

rear exhaust rust

chip windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,179 miles

chip windscreen

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

rear brakes worn to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,159 miles

chip windscreen

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,155 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

chip windscreen

front brakes worn to limit

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,867 miles

chip windscreen

front pads and discs worn

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

rear discs scored

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,787 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,428 miles

front lower arm front bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,023 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread and both have small cuts in tread

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,330 miles

front lower arm inner bushes slightly marked

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,624 miles

advise nearside front tyre digs in sidewall and wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,905 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 10,608 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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GY52 DZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GY52 DZW, 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 GY52 DZW registered?

GY52 DZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GY52 DZW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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