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KS52 RKF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,412 mi
Last recorded154,412 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 RKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 154,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 150,826 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 150,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 143,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 133,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,987 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 121,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 108,823 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 108,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 95,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,458 miles

advise rear pads might be low

Fail 26 Aug 2008 64,458 miles

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

advise rear pads might be low

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,077 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 RKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS52 RKF?

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What year was KS52 RKF registered?

KS52 RKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is KS52 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 RKF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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