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KS52 AHC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,420 miles

slight play offside front lower rear ball joint

Fail 31 Mar 2017 119,415 miles

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

front brake pads low

slight play offside front lower rear suspension arm

Pass 3 Feb 2016 110,691 miles

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

o/s front lower rear ball joint slight play

rear antiroll bar d bushes have play

Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,128 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 May 2014 101,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mount broken

headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 2 May 2012 78,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,888 miles

offside front ball joint dust cover split

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 70,599 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 70,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,419 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,682 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,382 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 AHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AHC, 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 AHC registered?

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

Is KS52 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 AHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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