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KM53 WDD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,137 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,145 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 87,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,413 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2018 85,402 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,169 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 83,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,962 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,175 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,398 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,398 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,457 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,457 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,068 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,563 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 55,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,005 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,658 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 WDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

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

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