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KD53 NPK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

209,110 mi
Last recorded209,110 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 209,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 199,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 189,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 178,501 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 167,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 155,072 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 143,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 129,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 129,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 117,030 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 109,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,860 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 95,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,593 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,071 miles

nsr osr osf tyre worn close to legal limit

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 NPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NPK, 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 NPK registered?

KD53 NPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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