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KY52 DKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,764 mi
Last recorded59,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 DKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,650 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,636 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,931 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,279 miles

rear registraTION PLATE SLIGHT FADED

Fail 2 Aug 2011 43,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear registraTION PLATE SLIGHT FADED

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,003 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside rear substitute light on

Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wipers smearing

Offside rear substitute light on

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,466 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,903 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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KY52 DKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY52 DKJ, 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 KY52 DKJ registered?

KY52 DKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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The MOT history for KY52 DKJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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