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KX52 ZHK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 ZHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,605 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 98,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,842 miles

all coil springs corroded

all tyres on limits

parking brake just met requirements

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / has a minor leak

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,414 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,753 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,841 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,672 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,857 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 ZHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel 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 KX52 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KX52 ZHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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