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KX52 ZGV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,288 mi
Last recorded112,288 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 ZGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 112,288 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 112,288 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 108,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 108,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 105,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 105,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 101,357 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 101,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 97,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 94,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 94,541 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 92,164 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 90,258 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking on inner edge

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

Fail 26 May 2016 90,258 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking on inner edge

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

Pass 16 May 2015 87,260 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 87,260 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 84,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 81,259 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 78,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 74,280 miles

passengers wiper not operating

Pass 10 May 2010 36,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,722 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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KX52 ZGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KX52 ZGV, 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 KX52 ZGV registered?

KX52 ZGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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