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KO53 EAA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,113 miles

Front Both sides headlight lens faded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Under vehicle corrosion and various mechanical components corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,377 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,831 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,286 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 74,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,806 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,413 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,736 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs scored

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,161 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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KO53 EAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KO53 EAA, 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 KO53 EAA registered?

KO53 EAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is KO53 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 EAA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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