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GY52 EHH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,190 mi
Last recorded188,190 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 EHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 188,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 186,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 179,017 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road long crack in the middle (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working not working and damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 168,392 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 155,660 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 155,660 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 146,553 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

perishing to both rear brake hoses

Fail 27 Jun 2016 146,439 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

perishing to both rear brake hoses

Pass 29 Jun 2015 141,128 miles

n/s/f tyre perished, wearing low on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 141,128 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished, wearing low on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 137,406 miles

different size / profile tyres fited front to rear

Fail 24 Jun 2014 137,322 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

different size / profile tyres fited front to rear

Pass 6 Jun 2013 132,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 128,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 122,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 116,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,574 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 84,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 80,225 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 EHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHH, 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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GY52 EHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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