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KL53 OUF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,028 mi
Last recorded171,028 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 OUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 171,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 143,492 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 137,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 130,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,002 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 107,164 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 107,164 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 95,645 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 68,525 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 68,386 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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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KL53 OUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KL53 OUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL53 OUF registered?

KL53 OUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is KL53 OUF safe to buy?

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