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KW52 FSG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 FSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,999 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,273 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r parking brake slightly down on efficiency but met requirement

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,538 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 102,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,087 miles

oil leak auto box

Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (1.8)

oil leak auto box

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,671 miles

bulb warning light on

Fail 8 Dec 2016 94,666 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front eml on & bulb warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,468 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 92,468 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,124 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 90,124 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front wiper blades worn

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

rear tyres worn

Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,670 miles

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

secondary rear sidelights active

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,159 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,131 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,551 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,333 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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KW52 FSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW52 FSG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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