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KM53 TOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 88,467 miles

srs & esp light is on

transmissionm has oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 83,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

O/S/R tyre side wall damaged cord not exposed

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 83,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

O/S/R tyre side wall damaged cord not exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,812 miles

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 10 Apr 2009 66,646 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 66,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,714 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 37,554 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,554 miles

Nearside 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 TOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

KM53 TOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is KM53 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 TOA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM53 TOA have outstanding finance?

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