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KM53 VDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,145 mi
Last recorded154,145 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 154,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 154,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 142,035 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 142,035 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 59,301 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 59,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,753 miles

advise front coil springs

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,807 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,491 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 69,191 miles

ADVISE BACK BOX SLIGHT BLOW FROM WELD ON BOX

ADVISE N/S/F INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

ADVISE REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT BOTTOM OF SPRINGS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,191 miles

ADVISE BACK BOX SLIGHT BLOW FROM WELD ON BOX

ADVISE N/S/F INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

ADVISE REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT BOTTOM OF SPRINGS

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,263 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,677 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 40,121 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,621 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 VDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

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

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