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KS52 NPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,088 mi
Last recorded130,088 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 NPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

manufacturers covers fitted preventing proper inspection of some components

nearside parking brake weak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 129,970 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

manufacturers covers fitted preventing proper inspection of some components

nearside parking brake weak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 120,502 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 120,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 114,066 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 114,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 106,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,208 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,977 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge 205/55/16

Pass 14 Feb 2010 40,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,846 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,762 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,473 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 NPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ registered?

KS52 NPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is KS52 NPZ safe to buy?

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