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KW52 GXC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,962 mi
Last recorded93,962 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 93,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.89 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 4.03 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamps faded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,816 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,036 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

E.M.L.perman.on.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,113 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,726 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,899 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,896 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,151 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 63,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2011 55,793 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,079 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 51,079 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

rear pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,353 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 49,351 miles

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

O/S/F Outer tyre tread depth on 2mm

Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,178 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,178 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 GXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

KW52 GXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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