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KS52 FNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,446 mi
Last recorded247,446 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 FNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 247,446 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 145,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 132,457 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 132,457 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop lamp damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2011 93,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop lamp damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,640 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 83,640 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 76,258 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 76,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,669 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 66,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 59,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 59,470 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

KS52 FNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is KS52 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 FNY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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