MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake discs rusty ....vehicle stood ?
Nearside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
rear flexi brake pipes showing signs of deterioration
various small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of rear box (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
rear flexi brake pipes showing signs of deterioration
various small chips in windscreen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Wiper Blade split.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Wiper Blade split.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front windows tinted excess
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON REAR TYRES
under covers fitted
engine management warning lamp on
slight wear to front brake discs
surface corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
engine management light on
engine management warning lamp on
slight wear to front brake discs
surface corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside and nearside front windows dark
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside and nearside front windows dark
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KM53 ZBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?
KM53 ZBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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