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KM53 TSO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,301 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 69,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 69,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,842 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,842 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,822 miles

both front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front coil spring has small tag broken from it but is not resulting in any weakness or danger

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded/pitted and worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,010 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,432 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,219 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 TSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

KM53 TSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is KM53 TSO safe to buy?

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