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KS52 RKX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 RKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,992 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 68,720 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,719 miles

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

plastic engine covers sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,505 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ?

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,735 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 62,735 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,366 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 60,060 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 48,621 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,521 miles

Advise full plastic undertrays & sill covers fitted

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,994 miles

Advise full plastic undertrays & sill covers

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,051 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 RKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RKX, 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

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What year was KS52 RKX registered?

KS52 RKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is KS52 RKX safe to buy?

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