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KR52 AUL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,926 mi
Last recorded149,926 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2022 149,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 141,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,832 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge & damage to treads advise early replacement

o/s/f tyre bald on both edges advise very early replacement

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2020 134,832 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge & damage to treads advise early replacement

o/s/f tyre bald on both edges advise very early replacement

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2019 122,742 miles

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

glow plug light staying on

n/s rear shock absorber starting to weep

o/s front tyre slightly wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded but no leak

slight noise from rear differential

slight play to both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2019 122,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

glow plug light staying on

n/s rear shock absorber starting to weep

o/s front tyre slightly wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded but no leak

slight noise from rear differential

slight play to both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2018 102,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front inner brake pads wearing low

both rear brake hose starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing on edges and wearing low

o/s front tyre wearing on edges and wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,002 miles

o/s mirror glass poor

slight dampness to n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 9 Oct 2017 91,000 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s mirror glass poor

slight dampness to n/s/r shock absorber

slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball join

Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,062 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 70,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,636 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,551 miles

Nearside front caster arm bush just starting to split

Rear antirollbar rusty in places

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,549 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 41,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,359 miles

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

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

slight lip on front inner brake discs

some corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,358 miles

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

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

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

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)

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

slight lip on front inner brake discs

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,296 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,639 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 20,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KR52 AUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KR52 AUL, 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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KR52 AUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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