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KP53 ODK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,201 mi
Last recorded188,201 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ODK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 188,201 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 188,201 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 188,088 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 174,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 174,105 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 158,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 151,157 miles

front brake discs very worn

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/f tyre inner edge out of shape

rear number plate deteriorated

rear springs not fully visable

Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/f tyre inner edge out of shape

rear number plate deteriorated

rear springs not fully visable

Pass 12 Oct 2011 137,059 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,943 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 107,784 miles

several small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,979 miles

NSF tyre has cuts but not reaching ply cords on outer sidewall

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,096 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 ODK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ODK, 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 ODK registered?

KP53 ODK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is KP53 ODK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 ODK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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