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KM53 EBG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,735 mi
Last recorded139,735 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 139,735 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2018 134,244 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 128,947 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 116,804 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 87,474 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

dash warnings on

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,474 miles

dash warnings on

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 81,459 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,088 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,268 miles

scatches on nearside front headlamp not effecting the beam pattern

Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,214 miles

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

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

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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KM53 EBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KM53 EBG, 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 KM53 EBG registered?

KM53 EBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 EBG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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