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KP53 DKN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,950 mi
Last recorded205,950 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 205,950 miles

nsr indicator discolouring

oil leak

os number plate light inop

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

metal brake pipes corroding- not checked properly due to protective covers and coatings

nsf tyre wearing on edges and cracking

osf lower ball joint boot deteriorating

rear flexi brake hoses craking

rear outer wheel arches corroding

rear subframe corroding

slight play in ns track rod end

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf lower arm inner bush

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2021

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ns and os front link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror os (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges and cracking

nsr indicator discolouring

os number plate light inop

osf lower ball joint boot deteriorating

rear subframe corroding

slight play in osf lower arm inner bush

Pass 1 Jul 2020 204,166 miles

offside front wing mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2018 197,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 192,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2016 186,437 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

indicator switch worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2016 186,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

indicator switch worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 186,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Mil lamp on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front side wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 182,517 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 174,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 165,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 160,133 miles

play in front wheel bearings and steering arms

Fail 12 Oct 2012 160,131 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in front wheel bearings and steering arms

Pass 8 Nov 2011 147,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

free play in offside steering rack

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Fail 7 Nov 2011 147,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

free play in offside steering rack

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 15 Dec 2010 136,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn

fornt brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,657 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 104,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,728 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 DKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKN, 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 DKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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