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KP53 BDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,562 mi
Last recorded143,562 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,562 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 143,540 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,964 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 126,913 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 126,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,416 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 12 Dec 2018 117,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,623 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

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nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 13 Dec 2017 106,476 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

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nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,145 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,020 miles

Exhaust rear mounting broken but system still supported

Fail 16 Dec 2014 73,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust rear mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 62,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,155 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 41,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,977 miles

floor and sills covered by plastic trim

Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,350 miles

Oil leak

wear on disc pads

wear on tyres

Fail 15 Dec 2009 22,350 miles

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

Oil leak

wear on disc pads

wear on tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2008 8,945 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 3,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 2,997 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 BDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KP53 BDZ, 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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KP53 BDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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