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KP53 OYB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,911 mi
Last recorded111,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 79,924 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 76,303 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank moist

nearside front tyre deep cut at outer side wall protection bead

nearside repeater cracked

offside repeater cracked

Fail 15 May 2013 76,300 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

fuel tank moist

nearside front tyre deep cut at outer side wall protection bead

nearside repeater cracked

offside repeater cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

the fueltank has a mist of fuel and also has fuel smell

Fail 11 May 2012 72,160 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

the fueltank has a mist of fuel and also has fuel smell

Pass 12 May 2011 65,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,715 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 57,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,549 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 37,549 miles

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

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 OYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

KP53 OYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is KP53 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 OYB 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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