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KM53 WCA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,423 mi
Last recorded53,423 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,423 miles

side skirts fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,052 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,254 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,249 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 44,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 38,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,119 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 35,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,169 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 WCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM53 WCA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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