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KW52 GXP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 110,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 108,072 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust smoke filling workshop, emissions aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,565 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,719 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen small chip

Fail 15 Aug 2023 98,715 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen small chip

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,408 miles

Central exhaust deteriorating

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine light on

Pass 24 Aug 2021 90,827 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine light on

Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,946 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 86,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,680 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wear/cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wear

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,643 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,015 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 72,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 63,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,866 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 38,366 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,019 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 GXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 GXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW52 GXP registered?

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

Is KW52 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW52 GXP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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