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KS52 FFE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 FFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,442 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,839 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 109,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML illuminated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,934 miles

Rear exhaust bracket insecure but exhaust still held on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint marked steel arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust bracket insecure but exhaust still held on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,512 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 97,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,132 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,728 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Are Corroded

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 91,726 miles

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

Both Rear Brake Discs Are Corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,920 miles

Damage To Windscreen In Zone A, but just within limits.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,387 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 75,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,279 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,454 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 60,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,877 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 48,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,435 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 FFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KS52 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

KS52 FFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is KS52 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 FFE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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