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KP53 AWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 AWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 70,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,829 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,232 miles

FRONT FOG LAMPS INSECURE

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,112 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 65,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with cut (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 55,992 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,424 miles

wipers deteriorating

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,689 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,371 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 44,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,012 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,190 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,280 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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KP53 AWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KP53 AWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP53 AWW registered?

KP53 AWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KP53 AWW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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