MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Drivers door mirror discoloured
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front seat belt starting to fray.
Windscreen chipped.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front seat belt starting to fray.
Windscreen chipped.
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing & nearside antiroll bar link.
Wiper blades deteriorating.
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.
HEADLAMP DEFLECTOR FITTED TO N/S HEADLAMP
MAJOR OIL LEAK (ENGINE/GEARBOX)
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)
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
Both rear tyres are on the legal limit. †Rearbrake pads getting low.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KW52 ECV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2003.
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