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KP53 DKY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,356 mi
Last recorded104,356 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,338 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear on the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Engine light illumianted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,333 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear on the limit (3.5.1g)

Engine light illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,590 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2014 80,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 73,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 May 2012 70,253 miles

nearside tyre worn low/nail

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,605 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,359 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,088 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit (3mm)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,066 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 36,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,766 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit (2mm)

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 DKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KP53 DKY, 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 DKY registered?

KP53 DKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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