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KM53 WBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,096 mi
Last recorded137,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 137,096 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2019 132,544 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,966 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 99,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,353 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,818 miles

airbag light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 75,627 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 75,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 69,184 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,108 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 62,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WBZ 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 82.4%.

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 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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

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

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