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HK53 KZB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 KZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,102 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective missing part of the screen but clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes at rear showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust front mounting broken from exhaust but secure (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen wiper switch faulty but working

Fail 17 Jun 2021 95,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective missing part of the screen but clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes at rear showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust front mounting broken from exhaust but secure (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen wiper switch faulty but working

Pass 8 Jun 2020 89,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 89,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rea and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 81,624 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 81,624 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 74,139 miles

outer sills plastic covered and under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 708,817 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 64,934 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 64,934 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 63,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 61,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 59,767 miles

Front tyres + n/s/r tyre worn.

N/S/F wheel/brake slightly binding.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 58,069 miles

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 13 Nov 2010 51,632 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,450 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 44,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 39,404 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,996 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 24,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 24,962 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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HK53 KZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK53 KZB, 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 HK53 KZB registered?

HK53 KZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HK53 KZB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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