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K55 ADR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,776 mi
Last recorded88,776 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 ADR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,776 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 88,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 86,530 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 86,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 84,661 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,079 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 80,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,157 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 75,201 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 71,754 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 71,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

noisy alternator belt guides and tensioner

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,185 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,457 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,481 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,791 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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K55 ADR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K55 ADR, 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 K55 ADR registered?

K55 ADR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is K55 ADR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 ADR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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