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KO53 EOV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,666 mi
Last recorded134,666 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2021 134,666 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front & centre bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

corroded metal show from under trays

suspect o/s/r lower arm bolt siezed

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,516 miles

Exhaust bracket broken still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,605 miles

exhaust front & centre bracket broken

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust front & centre bracket broken

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,804 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 89,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,763 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs well below min thickness

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,093 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,061 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,718 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,805 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 46,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,013 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 EOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KO53 EOV, 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 EOV registered?

KO53 EOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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