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LR52 KAO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,502 mi
Last recorded66,502 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 KAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,502 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,391 miles

4 wheel alignment is also recommended

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,381 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

4 wheel alignment is also recommended

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,206 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut outer wall.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,493 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 46,493 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,506 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,226 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front underlay insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2008 31,608 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front underlay insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,178 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 18,652 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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LR52 KAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR52 KAO, 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 LR52 KAO registered?

LR52 KAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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