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KW52 GDA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

177,325 mi
Last recorded177,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 177,325 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 171,709 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 165,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 159,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 154,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2018 146,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,498 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 127,210 miles

0/s wiper has slight wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has slight leak and starting to corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 114,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 100,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 84,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 84,830 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,877 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 GDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

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

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