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KE53 ZRO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,888 mi
Last recorded143,888 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 143,888 miles

Oil leak oil link underneeth the vehicle ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 143,888 miles

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

Oil leak oil link underneeth the vehicle ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 136,931 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 136,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 132,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 132,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 110,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

substitute light on dash.

tail light warning on dash.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,002 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 74,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,045 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,666 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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KE53 ZRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KE53 ZRO, 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 KE53 ZRO registered?

KE53 ZRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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