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KS52 ADZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,001 mi
Last recorded124,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 ADZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,001 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 124,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension in general is coroded

wipers deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,978 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,043 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

Oil leak

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,575 miles

Nearside Front mirror indicator cracked

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front mirror indicator cracked

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,149 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,419 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,196 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,452 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 23,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,412 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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KS52 ADZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KS52 ADZ, 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 KS52 ADZ registered?

KS52 ADZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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