MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside wing mirror lense secured with tape
both rear tyres cracked / perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside lamp lens damaged
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass discoloured (8.1.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust clamp deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
under sheilds fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW52 GSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GSV, 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 GSV registered?
KW52 GSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2003.
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