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KC53 WVL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,311 mi
Last recorded96,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 WVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer,front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 96,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer,front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 92,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer, FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2018 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer, BACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer, FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 89,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 82,805 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 75,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2015 75,854 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 69,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,214 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,211 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 9,985 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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KC53 WVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KC53 WVL, 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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KC53 WVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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