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KP53 OBM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,611 mi
Last recorded104,611 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,611 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 104,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 88,147 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,076 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 65,589 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,772 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 11 Sep 2013 55,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,009 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,663 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 OBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

KP53 OBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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