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EX53 KWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,308 mi
Last recorded146,308 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 145,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 136,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

parking brake travel may require adjustment

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2018 136,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

parking brake travel may require adjustment

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - outer edge slightly wearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps deteriorated

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 104,451 miles

rear no plate poor

Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,446 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear no plate poor

Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 102,703 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 77,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 70,517 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 70,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 60,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,523 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

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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EX53 KWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX53 KWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 KWF registered?

EX53 KWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 KWF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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