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KP53 ETX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,188 mi
Last recorded142,188 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 142,188 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 142,188 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 130,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,734 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 123,734 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,164 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle obscuring objects

Fail 3 Aug 2017 119,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle obscuring objects

Fail 25 Jul 2017 119,125 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also the bush has parted company and damaged the subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,207 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2016 99,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,607 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 92,607 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,025 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,268 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,154 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,090 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 20,094 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 ETX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ETX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP53 ETX registered?

KP53 ETX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is KP53 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 ETX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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