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KM53 WBP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,569 mi
Last recorded112,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 112,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 112,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front and Rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,977 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boths sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2017 98,217 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2017 98,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,992 miles

E.M.L on

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2016 93,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50ZR16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E.M.L on

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,613 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2014 84,310 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2014 84,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,496 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,989 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,559 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,155 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,539 miles

n/s/ repeater lense cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 41,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

KM53 WBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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