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KM53 HBL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,772 mi
Last recorded110,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 HBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,772 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 108,195 miles

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 108,195 miles

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 106,566 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls 195/65/15

Pass 23 May 2015 104,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 102,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 99,651 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 99,651 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 96,712 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 96,712 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 93,347 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 90,381 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 90,381 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2009 87,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,747 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 HBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

KM53 HBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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