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KL53 OYC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Lpg 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,382 mi
Last recorded187,382 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 OYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 187,382 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 187,382 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 174,164 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 160,573 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 160,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 152,923 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger broken

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2014 152,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger broken

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 139,026 miles

centre exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 3 Sep 2013 139,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,744 miles

horn tone low

Pass 3 Sep 2011 108,349 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

front brake disc worn both

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 70,568 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,546 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 48,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KL53 OYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KL53 OYC, 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 KL53 OYC registered?

KL53 OYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is KL53 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 OYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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