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KD53 ZBT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,133 mi
Last recorded57,133 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,133 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 57,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres wearing low. 225-45-17

Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,187 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 56,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 54,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 47,071 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,361 miles

Offside Rear Lens cracked but not effecting any output of light.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 44,415 miles

Offside Tail lamp damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,113 miles

Offside Tail lamp damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,558 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 38,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,301 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,015 miles

front discs slighty lipped

Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 17,934 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,494 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 ZBT 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 82.6%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

KD53 ZBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is KD53 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD53 ZBT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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