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KP53 DMF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2020 98,609 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2020 98,609 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,083 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,074 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,440 miles

Coolant return pipe leaking

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,440 miles

Coolant return pipe leaking

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,857 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 82,857 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,304 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,155 miles

engine trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,556 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 61,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,027 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 51,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,273 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 44,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2008 32,487 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2007 27,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2006 21,301 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 DMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DMF, 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 DMF registered?

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

Is KP53 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 DMF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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