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GY52 ESU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ESU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,925 miles

offside rear tyre tread just on 1.6 m.m.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2012 55,246 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,569 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,567 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 12,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 10,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,767 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 6,697 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 ESU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

GY52 ESU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for GY52 ESU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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