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KW52 ECV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,475 mi
Last recorded151,475 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 ECV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 151,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear discs corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 151,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear discs corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 151,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 151,234 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 151,118 miles

All prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 149,186 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

front no.plate in poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r inner tyre wall cut (inner wall, not to cord)

rear no.plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,153 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 117,152 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 102,980 miles

Drivers door mirror discoloured

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 94,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,035 miles

Offside front seat belt starting to fray.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front seat belt starting to fray.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,672 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing & nearside antiroll bar link.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,672 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing & nearside antiroll bar link.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,584 miles

HEADLAMP DEFLECTOR FITTED TO N/S HEADLAMP

MAJOR OIL LEAK (ENGINE/GEARBOX)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 54,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

HEADLAMP DEFLECTOR FITTED TO N/S HEADLAMP

MAJOR OIL LEAK (ENGINE/GEARBOX)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,752 miles

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit. †Rearbrake pads getting low.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,351 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and slight damage to side wall

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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KW52 ECV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc 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 KW52 ECV, 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 KW52 ECV registered?

KW52 ECV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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