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KS52 FPG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,385 mi
Last recorded149,385 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 149,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 146,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close To Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 136,898 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close To Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,964 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 4 Mar 2020 133,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 128,629 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,213 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt feels rough when pulled

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 113,963 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 106,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,411 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,093 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,122 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,678 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 FPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

KS52 FPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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