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KD53 UFK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,983 mi
Last recorded91,983 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastics covering fuel and brake lines restricting inspection

Pass 25 May 2017 81,672 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 81,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads 7/8000 miles

front n/s tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 23 Jul 2016 74,887 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads 7/8000 miles

front n/s tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,960 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 66,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 59,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,064 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 49,158 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

Fail 27 Jul 2013 49,158 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,325 miles

engine air leak

engine light on

o/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2012 40,322 miles

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

engine air leak

engine light on

o/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2012 40,199 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

advise all brake discs corroded and worn

advise engine warning light on

advise exhaust system corroding

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on edges

parking sticker zone 'b'

Fail 9 Feb 2010 30,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on edges

parking sticker zone 'b'

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,938 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,375 miles

adv on n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,722 miles

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

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 UFK 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 57.1%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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