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KM53 EPF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,685 mi
Last recorded176,685 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 176,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 164,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 155,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test gadget holder ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 139,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 134,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 121,862 miles

Nail osr tyre

engine upper and lower plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 121,862 miles

Nail osr tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine upper and lower plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,933 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,932 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing thin and starting to crack/perish on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,516 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,496 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,821 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,396 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,454 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 EPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF registered?

KM53 EPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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