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KD53 DUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens's dull and clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in door mirror cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 89,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens's dull and clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in door mirror cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 89,437 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached d bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust hanger defective

Fail 25 Mar 2022 89,424 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 81,673 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,116 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 77,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,450 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 70,449 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,716 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,380 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 50,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,376 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 36,473 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 32,926 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,926 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,362 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 DUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DUH, 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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KD53 DUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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