MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear brake pipes corroding
rear coil springs corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of sill structure.
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside front wiper not clearing screen correctly.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW52 KPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 KPL, 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 KPL registered?
KW52 KPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2003.
Is KW52 KPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW52 KPL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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