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KP53 OBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,005 mi
Last recorded138,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 OBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 138,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing bold

nail in osr tyre

nsr indicator bulb slightly discoulered

Pass 17 Aug 2017 127,067 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front lower supension arm ( to front of car ) rubber bush starting to split

Fail 17 Aug 2017 127,067 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front lower supension arm ( to front of car ) rubber bush starting to split

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,609 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,718 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall, but not reaching plies or cords

nearside front foglamp insecure in bumper

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,567 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 76,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 65,389 miles

advise n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2008 65,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,024 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,781 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,075 miles

nearside front jacking point missing

unable to inspect under vehicle fully due to full length undertray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2006 42,075 miles

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

nearside front jacking point block missing

nearside front tyre has several splits on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre is very close to legal limit

unable to inspect under vehicle fully due to full length undertray fitted

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 OBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc 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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

KP53 OBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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