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KS52 NRV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,219 mi
Last recorded140,219 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 140,219 miles

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion damage

Front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion damage;full inspection not possible.Replacement advised

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 140,136 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion damage

Front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion damage;full inspection not possible.Replacement advised

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

Oil vapor from engine top cover

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,772 miles

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion damage

Both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion damage,but full inspection not possible.Replacement advised

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear tyres slight perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 134,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2014 134,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2013 128,406 miles

brake pipes to rear corroding

nearside side repeater lense broken

Fail 18 Jul 2013 128,406 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

brake pipes to rear corroding

nearside side repeater lense broken

Pass 16 Nov 2012 121,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower track control arm inner bushes perishing

rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear exhaust skin corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 110,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut to o/s/f tyre

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake lever slow to return

rear tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 76,837 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 76,736 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,026 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,851 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 NRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

KS52 NRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is KS52 NRV safe to buy?

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