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KC53 WVP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 WVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 123,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,436 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2020 120,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 May 2019 114,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 114,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 106,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

centre silencer in corroded and slight leak of gasses

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,538 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,458 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhust mount is broken, however all secure at present time

signs of corrosion all under the vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2012 76,441 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhust mount is broken, however all secure at present time

signs of corrosion all under the vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,185 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,674 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,793 miles

center exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2006 35,502 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 WVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC53 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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