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KP53 AZC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 AZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 72,118 miles

General corrosion under rear body

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,008 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,207 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 63,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 60,734 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 58,456 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 55,762 miles

auto box oil leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2014 53,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,907 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,616 miles

Oil leak

nearside front disc worn

offside front disc worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 45,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front disc worn

offside front disc worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,231 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside and nearside front discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,466 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,366 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,711 miles

frt tyres edges worn

Fail 16 Oct 2007 32,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

frt tyres edges worn

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 25,255 miles

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

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 AZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AZC, 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 KP53 AZC registered?

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

Is KP53 AZC safe to buy?

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