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KM52 ZST

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 136,006 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 136,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 129,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & off side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear sub frame & suspension parts getting corroded

sill covers & under trays fitted time off test

Fail 4 Apr 2024 129,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect & off side front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & off side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear sub frame & suspension parts getting corroded

sill covers & under trays fitted time off test

Pass 4 Mar 2023 123,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 114,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 106,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 102,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,128 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 88,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,297 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,923 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 71,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,107 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,352 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 61,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,944 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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KM52 ZST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 KM52 ZST, 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 KM52 ZST registered?

KM52 ZST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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