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KL53 ZHW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,302 mi
Last recorded104,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ZHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,299 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,418 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,571 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output nearside and offside (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

vehicle has all side tinted windows

Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,565 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output nearside and offside (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

vehicle has all side tinted windows

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,935 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,149 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

outer side wall damage to offside rear + nearside front tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,627 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 65,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,936 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,977 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,977 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2008 32,709 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 32,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,877 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 24,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,610 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 ZHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZHW, 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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KL53 ZHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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