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KW52 HPP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,450 mi
Last recorded94,450 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 HPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,450 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,427 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 91,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 62,551 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2011 62,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,688 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 61,646 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,809 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,015 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER PART OF TREAD

Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER PART OF TREAD

Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,928 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,896 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 HPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HPP, 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 HPP registered?

KW52 HPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is KW52 HPP safe to buy?

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