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KH53 NFR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,563 mi
Last recorded111,563 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 111,563 miles

Front Engine under tray fitted

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

O/s and N/s under floor covers fitted

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 96,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,069 miles

Offside Front slight ply in wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,415 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,589 miles

gear box oil leak

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Dec 2013 68,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gear box oil leak

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in antiroll bar link ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,848 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,466 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,986 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,230 miles

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

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats preventing inspection of the adult seat belt.

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,237 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,167 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,176 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 9,165 miles

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

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

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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KH53 NFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KH53 NFR, 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 KH53 NFR registered?

KH53 NFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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