MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both sides rear wheel arch have slight corrosion
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both sides rear wheel arch have slight corrosion
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/front tyre inner edges worn
o/s/front tyre inner edges worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
glow plug light on.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pads 4to5mm
nearside rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted
small chips in front screen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front pads 4to5mm
nearside rear seatbelt not tested child seat fitted
small chips in front screen
nearside rear seatbelt not tested child seat fitted
small chip in front screen
small chip in front screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS52 VGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?
KS52 VGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2003.
Is KS52 VGO safe to buy?
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