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KD53 NDC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,196 mi
Last recorded170,196 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 170,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 170,196 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 157,310 miles

front plate damage

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

rear pads worn low 2mm thickness n/s/r outer pad

rear suspension coils corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 152,572 miles

front tyres low outer edges

n/s washer partially blocked

n/s/f tyre wall damage

n/s/r brake effort fluctuates

rear pads thin 2mm

slight movement o/s/f suspension link

Pass 5 Feb 2011 143,816 miles

front brake discs worn

horn tone poor

n/s/r brake judder

Pass 29 Dec 2009 133,938 miles

N/S/F ** O/S/F SLIGHT PLAY IN WHEEL BEARINGS

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE AT 1.6MM **225/45/17

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 121,724 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 121,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,101 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 NDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KD53 NDC, 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 NDC registered?

KD53 NDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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