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EN52 EXX

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,821 mi
Last recorded80,821 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 EXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,903 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 65,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2013 61,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 36,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,000 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 29,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

note: tax disc ran out 12/06

play in n/s and osf wheel bearings

tailight substitute lamp on dash warning

when sidelight switched on n/s/r bottom lamp lights up, then both top two light up

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,338 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
Full Mercedes-benz C 320 reliability report

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EN52 EXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN52 EXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EN52 EXX registered?

EN52 EXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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The MOT history for EN52 EXX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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