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KD53 HWR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 HWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,065 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 107,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,492 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 91,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts to outer wall, and is perished, also Close to the legal limit in paces

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has splits to the outer wall, also perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear splits around inner sidewall. also running out of shape, and close to the legal depth limit in places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broken/corroded

suspect engine mounts are weak/worn, engine vibration at idle and knocking when gears selected

Fail 6 Mar 2018 86,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight is hazy/scratched (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts to outer wall, and is perished, also Close to the legal limit in paces

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has splits to the outer wall, also perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear splits around inner sidewall. also running out of shape, and close to the legal depth limit in places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broken/corroded

suspect engine mounts are weak/worn, engine vibration at idle and knocking when gears selected

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,856 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,807 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,118 miles

Both rear brakes hose cracked and perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 71,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brakes hose cracked and perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 24 Feb 2014 66,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2013 61,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to split.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,404 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to split.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,364 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 52,364 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,722 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,637 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,276 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 HWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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