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KS52 JXK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,520 mi
Last recorded103,520 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 JXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion LOWER OF DOORS. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion LOWER OF DOORS. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust system rear support snap.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 103,515 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion LOWER OF DOORS. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion LOWER OF DOORS. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust system rear support snap.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 102,045 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 102,045 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing middle locking mechanism (5.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,807 miles

Nearside Rear detriorated

Offside Rear detriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2016 99,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear detriorated

Offside Rear detriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 150,759 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 145,150 miles

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

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

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

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 JXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JXK, 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 JXK?

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What year was KS52 JXK registered?

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

Is KS52 JXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 JXK shows 9 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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