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KS52 YAX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,160 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,724 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

eml light on dash

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Jan 2015 82,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

eml light on dash

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips to windscreen

engine management light on

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips to windscreen

engine management light on

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor running mis fire

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,803 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,803 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,794 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,823 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,378 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 54,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,887 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,696 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 36,696 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,970 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 YAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

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

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