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KW52 FSN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,760 mi
Last recorded144,760 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 144,760 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,983 miles

Oil leak rear differential area

Fail 25 Feb 2021 126,825 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak rear differential area

Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,380 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,962 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 86,962 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,954 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust rear hanger corroded off

Fail 14 Dec 2016 83,951 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

exhaust rear hanger corroded off

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,765 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded off at rear

underbody trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Dec 2015 80,713 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger corroded off at rear

underbody trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 63,873 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,945 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 58,944 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,685 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 47,685 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 43,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,452 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 32,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,071 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 FSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

KW52 FSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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