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KW52 HPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,516 mi
Last recorded130,516 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 HPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre outter edge showing wear

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 114,534 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,111 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 84,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,855 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,623 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,269 miles

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

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 number plate discoloured

Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,678 miles

offside front wing damaged

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 20 Feb 2006 32,678 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wing damaged

rear number plate discoloured

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 HPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

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

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