MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted obscuring some items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted obscuring some items
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (2.4.G.1)
plastic under shields restricting inspection of under body components
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (2.4.G.1)
plastic under shields restricting inspection of under body components
ltd inspection to floors / sills / engine , covers fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective sticking (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BRAKE PADS WARNING LAMP IS ON
ENGINE LIGHT IS ON
ESP LIGHT IS ON
REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
BRAKE PADS WARNING LAMP IS ON
ENGINE LIGHT IS ON
ESP LIGHT IS ON
REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KW52 FSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?
KW52 FSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2003.
Is KW52 FSV safe to buy?
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