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KP53 OYD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,843 mi
Last recorded161,843 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 161,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement First Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 161,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Left and Right -- Linkage Play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement First Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 150,493 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)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 150,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 143,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both link rods (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 143,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged exposing ply/cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre balding on inner and outer edge strong advise change asap

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both link rods (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 130,473 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 120,976 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wheel welded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,976 miles

nearside front wheel welded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 115,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 109,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,999 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 16 Jul 2010 95,182 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,655 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,346 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 OYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD registered?

KP53 OYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is KP53 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 OYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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