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KW52 GXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,379 mi
Last recorded186,379 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 186,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general condition

Fail 17 Aug 2021 186,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general condition

Pass 11 Aug 2020 181,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general condition

Pass 22 Aug 2019 176,633 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 171,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general condition represents age of vehicle

unable to see bottom of rear springs

Fail 31 Jul 2018 171,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general condition represents age of vehicle

unable to see bottom of rear springs

Pass 24 Jul 2017 165,657 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 159,071 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage outer wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable too see bottom off rear springs

Pass 10 Aug 2015 153,315 miles

General condition represents age of vehile

Pass 25 Sep 2014 147,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

cant not see bottom of rear springs

Fail 25 Sep 2014 147,245 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

cant not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 26 Sep 2013 140,830 miles

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

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

general condition represents the age of the vechile

Pass 27 Mar 2012 133,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 125,691 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 115,812 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 105,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 75,621 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 58,956 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 GXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

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

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