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KL53 OYK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,521 mi
Last recorded78,521 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,297 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 73,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 70,744 miles

Exhaust system insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,024 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,822 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,209 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,318 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,316 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,100 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,323 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,249 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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KL53 OYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

KL53 OYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is KL53 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 OYK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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