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KS52 BUW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,768 mi
Last recorded193,768 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 BUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 193,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 187,515 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 187,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 184,705 miles

Front Lower arm front bushes starting to debond

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 176,053 miles

Both front lower arm front inner bushes starting to debond

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 165,663 miles

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

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint and inner rubber bush

Pass 24 Jan 2014 152,541 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 140,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 140,905 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 133,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 125,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 116,625 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 116,625 miles

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,574 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 73,354 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 BUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

KS52 BUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is KS52 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 BUW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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