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KW52 HND

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,672 mi
Last recorded132,672 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 HND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 132,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 129,393 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTHSIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2015 129,385 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 188,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 61,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 54,638 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 54,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,466 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,590 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 HND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HND, 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 HND registered?

KW52 HND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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