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KC52 ZYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,830 mi
Last recorded94,830 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 ZYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 94,830 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 94,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 82,002 miles

n/s/f lower front arm bush perished

n/s/f lower rear arm bush perished

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f lower front arm bush perished

o/s/f lower rear arm bush perished

Fail 3 May 2017 81,998 miles

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

n/s/f lower front arm bush perished

n/s/f lower rear arm bush perished

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f lower front arm bush perished

o/s/f lower rear arm bush perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,178 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,005 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded-still intact

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight perishing rear flexi brake hoses

Fail 3 Nov 2010 48,005 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting corroded-still intact

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight perishing rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,012 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 45,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front upper control arm bearings are worn NO PLAY IN JOINT

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,700 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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KC52 ZYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KC52 ZYU, 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 KC52 ZYU registered?

KC52 ZYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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