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KS52 NWK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,187 mi
Last recorded106,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 NWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,187 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,176 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,229 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,037 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,372 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,619 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 91,619 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,207 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,201 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,051 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,478 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 580,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,260 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 85,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,042 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 NWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NWK, 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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How do I check the history of KS52 NWK?

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What year was KS52 NWK registered?

KS52 NWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is KS52 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 NWK shows 21 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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