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KP52 KHK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,371 mi
Last recorded166,371 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 166,371 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 166,340 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 165,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 163,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 162,230 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 160,194 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays

Fail 26 Feb 2021 160,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm, outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays

Pass 11 Mar 2020 151,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower or rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 139,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 139,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 129,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a thorn in the sidewall. 205/55/16

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,852 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 116,852 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,621 miles

SRS light indicates a Fault

Fail 12 Mar 2014 87,621 miles

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

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

SRS light indicates a Fault

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,814 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,187 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 12,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,562 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,290 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 27,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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KP52 KHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KP52 KHK, 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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KP52 KHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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