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KP53 OYK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

182,641 mi
Last recorded182,641 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 OYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 182,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 10 Sep 2021 176,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 168,896 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 168,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 161,015 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 150,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 140,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 128,797 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 118,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,029 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,790 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,169 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low on linings

nearside rear tyre worn heavily to inner tread on 1.6mm legal minimum

Fail 21 Aug 2007 44,169 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low on linings

nearside rear tyre worn heavily to inner tread on 1.6mm legal minimum

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,253 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 32,789 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

KP53 OYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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