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KW52 FSU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,911 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 99,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 81,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,332 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,216 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 75,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint facing downward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,609 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 71,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,431 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,376 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,019 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 53,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,666 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 22 Jan 2009 42,214 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,898 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,296 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,434 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 FSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

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

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