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KW52 GNK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,780 mi
Last recorded140,780 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 140,780 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 130,579 miles

All tyres wearing unevenlly and close to 1.6 mm

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear coil springs corroded

vehicle protection cover fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2015 130,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres wearing unevenlly and close to 1.6 mm

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear coil springs corroded

vehicle protection cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2014 115,151 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 115,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,147 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 94,453 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 94,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,207 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,518 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 81,516 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,027 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 GNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

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

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