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KS52 NXK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,919 mi
Last recorded156,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 NXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 156,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 154,575 miles

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

Offside Front Oil Leak,.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down at time of test.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 154,568 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Linkage fouling body (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Oil Leak,.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down at time of test.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 152,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seats folded down for testing.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 152,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seats folded down for testing.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 149,607 miles

All rear seats down, dog guard fitted at time of test.

Both front inner tie arms have slight play.

Injector seal / noise under covers.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays covering most of under side.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 147,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 147,160 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake on warning will not go off (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 145,041 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding parking brake not releasing (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake on warning will not go off (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 143,064 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 140,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 140,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 135,934 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 130,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Jan 2013 130,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,584 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

rear number plate disfiguring

slight misting of oil from n/s/r shock

Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,582 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

rear number plate disfiguring

slight misting of oil from n/s/r shock

Pass 14 Dec 2010 117,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 112,078 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2009 102,734 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,271 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,142 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,111 miles

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 NXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

KS52 NXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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