MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Esp light on
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Esp light on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Esp light on
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front wipers starting to smear
rear number plate starting to dirt and water ingress, but readable
rear service brakes not locking, but has met overall braking efficiency.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
esp warning light staying on indicating fault engine oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD52 KUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FD52 KUT, 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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FD52 KUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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