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KW52 FRT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,744 mi
Last recorded168,744 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 FRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 168,744 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 161,735 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX HANGER WORN OF NOT SUPPORTING

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVICE (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TRACKING

Pass 16 Jul 2016 151,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL, STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Jul 2015 137,745 miles

EML LIGHT IS ON .

EXHAUST CORRODED .

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2013 113,147 miles

ONE REAR EXHAUST HANGER DETERIATED .

Pass 15 Jul 2012 109,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 106,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 96,825 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 96,824 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,178 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 80,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,836 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,766 miles

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

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 FRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW52 FRT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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