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KD53 CTV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,445 mi
Last recorded115,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 CTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,445 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 111,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 111,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,663 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 103,663 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (lens cloudy) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 100,174 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

headlamps cloudy

Fail 30 Oct 2020 100,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

headlamps cloudy

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,157 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,157 miles

Emissions not tested limits not met (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 91,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,952 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,131 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 39,832 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,648 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 30,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,518 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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KD53 CTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KD53 CTV, 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 KD53 CTV registered?

KD53 CTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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