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KD53 DTO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,418 mi
Last recorded91,418 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 91,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 91,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,221 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,909 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 9 Nov 2017 84,909 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,533 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,533 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,762 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 56,458 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,475 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 34,475 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

gearbox leaking oil

parking brake lever travel will soon require adjusting

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,428 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 DTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KD53 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

KD53 DTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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