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KM53 VWB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,967 mi
Last recorded134,967 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 134,967 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 134,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 126,325 miles

Damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 126,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 117,566 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight wear in nearside steering

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 117,566 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight wear in nearside steering

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 109,535 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,592 miles

Front thrust arm bushes splitting

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 96,592 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front thrust arm bushes splitting

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,027 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,257 miles

Centre exhaust joint has loose bolt but still secure

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,621 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,335 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 65,335 miles

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

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,756 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 59,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,960 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,422 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,339 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 34,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,973 miles

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

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 VWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

KM53 VWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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