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KW52 XEH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,521 mi
Last recorded86,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,172 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,979 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 40,867 miles

Front tyres worn on outer egdge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front tyres worn on outer egdge.

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,256 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,994 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,727 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,738 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 XEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

KW52 XEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is KW52 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW52 XEH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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