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KS52 NPG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,175 mi
Last recorded128,175 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 NPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 128,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 189,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 189,020 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 184,197 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 178,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 107,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,721 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,439 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,430 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front 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)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,360 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,353 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,199 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 92,197 miles

coil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,775 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,264 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 67,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,508 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 62,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,595 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,083 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 NPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NPG, 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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KS52 NPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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