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KS52 FNK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,360 mi
Last recorded94,360 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 FNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,297 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear lights slighter dimmer than nearside rear

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear lights slighter dimmer than nearside rear

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,105 miles

Bonnet catch missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre distorted and perished

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

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

cannot lift bonnet

Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Bonnet catch missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre distorted and perished

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

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

cannot lift bonnet

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 64,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 9 Oct 2012 60,780 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,414 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,830 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 36,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,086 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 FNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS52 FNK registered?

KS52 FNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is KS52 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 FNK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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