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GL52 KZS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,069 mi
Last recorded126,069 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 KZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,069 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,470 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,485 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,827 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 103,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,286 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,286 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,085 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,080 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,080 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,313 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,281 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 57,323 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,954 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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GL52 KZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL52 KZS, 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 GL52 KZS registered?

GL52 KZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is GL52 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 KZS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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