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KX52 ZGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,057 mi
Last recorded115,057 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 ZGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 115,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 105,970 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 95,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 95,432 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,858 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,580 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,580 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,747 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 ZGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KX52 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

KX52 ZGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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