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DU53 KVK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,927 mi
Last recorded84,927 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 84,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside rear body damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 848,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 84,800 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,473 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,139 miles

Both front lower arms ( front arms ) bushes have movement

Both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Chips in the windscreen

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front lower arms ( front arms ) bushes have movement

Both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Chips in the windscreen

EML light is on

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,838 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,398 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,890 miles

chip in the windscreen

front number plate is damaged

both rear tyres are close to the wear bars

both front lower front arms bushes have movement

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,503 miles

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,585 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 52,569 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,993 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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DU53 KVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU53 KVK, 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 DU53 KVK registered?

DU53 KVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is DU53 KVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 KVK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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