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KW52 EDK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 EDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 123,714 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 123,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 99,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,980 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 85,963 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management lamp indicate fault

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,683 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING .

TRACKING

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 52,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING .

TRACKING

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,309 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 64,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006
Fail 4 Jul 2006

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 EDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EDK, 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 EDK registered?

KW52 EDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is KW52 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW52 EDK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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