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KD52 ZYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,195 mi
Last recorded173,195 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 ZYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 173,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 160,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lens's deteriated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 152,806 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 152,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Inner Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 144,669 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 144,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 133,862 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 133,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 110,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2010 110,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,636 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 88,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both forward arm bushes torn

Pass 29 May 2008 80,137 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 79,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,443 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,441 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,439 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 47,137 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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KD52 ZYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KD52 ZYR, 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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KD52 ZYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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