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KS52 YAV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,819 mi
Last recorded109,819 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,819 miles

MIL illuminated

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 102,156 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 101,935 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,008 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 93,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,781 miles

E.M.L on

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 84,781 miles

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

E.M.L on

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,790 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 66,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,807 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 57,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,842 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 YAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

KS52 YAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is KS52 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 YAV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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