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KM52 ZSW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,217 mi
Last recorded164,217 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 164,217 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 159,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 156,787 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 155,590 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 155,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 153,377 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 153,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 138,612 miles

offside side reapeater indicator in door mirror 2 of the 4 bulbs n ot working !!

Pass 23 Aug 2006 115,031 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 115,031 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 89,997 miles

front brake pads wearing low !

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 ZSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

KM52 ZSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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