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W852 GCW

2000 Mercedes Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,208 mi
Last recorded164,208 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Coupe87,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 GCW
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 164,208 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 164,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 164,123 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe leaking over the rear subframe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 Oct 2017 163,997 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Brake pipe leaking over the rear subframe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust mount broken

offside front wing corroding

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 13 Oct 2016 160,545 miles

Fuel filter damp, smell of fuel. further investigation advised

Rear brake hoses perishing

Rear sills corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2016 160,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel filter damp, smell of fuel. further investigation advised

Rear brake hoses perishing

Rear sills corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2015 157,665 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fuel pipe corroding

Headlamp lens's deteriorating

Nearside front road wheel distorted and has play in wheel bearing

Offside rear tyre tread close to limit

Prop shaft bush deteriorated

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

heavy corossion to front wings and tailgate

rear differential damp

Fail 29 Sep 2015 147,265 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fuel pipe corroding

Headlamp lens's deteriorating

Nearside front road wheel distorted and has play in wheel bearing

Offside rear tyre tread close to limit

Prop shaft bush deteriorated

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

heavy corossion to front wings and tailgate

rear differential damp

Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,712 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Offside front wing corroding

Slight corrossion to both rear sills

Pass 21 May 2013 135,002 miles

corosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to both floors

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

corrosion to rear chassis around subframe mounts

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 130,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 117,386 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 117,382 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 109,661 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2009 109,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,107 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Front fog lenses cracked.

N/s inner sill trim damaged.

N/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in both front hub bearings.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 90,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,908 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006

Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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W852 GCW is a 2000 Mercedes Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,990 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W852 GCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W852 GCW registered?

W852 GCW is a 2000 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W852 GCW safe to buy?

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