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KS52 JXE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 87,805 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 87,805 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 77,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,829 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 64,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,877 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear outer seat belt mechanisem faulty

Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,877 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear outer seat belt mechanisem faulty

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,968 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,879 miles

slight wear on nearside front tyre outer tread

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,156 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 JXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JXE, 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

How do I check the history of KS52 JXE?

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What year was KS52 JXE registered?

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

Is KS52 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 JXE shows 12 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.

Does KS52 JXE have outstanding finance?

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