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KM53 EFP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,147 mi
Last recorded35,147 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2019 35,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 130,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

nearside front seat belt anchor cowling missing

oil leak

slight binding in both rear brakes

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes at unions

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 130,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated foot lever not fully releasing (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

nearside front seat belt anchor cowling missing

oil leak

slight binding in both rear brakes

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes at unions

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,479 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)

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 127,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,025 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,029 miles

Nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Park brake release lever broken but can still be opperated

Fail 26 Aug 2014 113,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Park brake release lever broken but can still be opperated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,706 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 91,701 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,145 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 80,145 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Engine has some small oil leaks.Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,914 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,311 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,141 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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KM53 EFP 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 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 KM53 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

KM53 EFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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