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KX52 ZHO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,120 mi
Last recorded179,120 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2014 179,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake disc`s

corrosion to underside

slight wear n/s/r roll bar mounting

Pass 15 Feb 2013 155,884 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

orrosion to ront suspension springs

Pass 29 Jan 2012 125,016 miles

front tyres worn to limit

Fail 19 Feb 2011 104,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2011 104,734 miles

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 29 Jan 2010 86,908 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 86,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,838 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 70,691 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm recommend replacement

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,207 miles

both rear tyres geting close

Pass 18 Feb 2007 34,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 27,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 ZHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

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

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