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KA52 LAA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,432 mi
Last recorded52,432 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA52 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 52,432 miles

Nearside Front track rod end check nut loose

Fail 17 Feb 2026 52,432 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end check nut loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 48,699 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 47,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,074 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 47,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,111 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 44,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,886 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,949 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,679 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 29,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,149 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,683 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK UP

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 12,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,626 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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KA52 LAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KA52 LAA, 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 KA52 LAA registered?

KA52 LAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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