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KP53 SUO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,714 mi
Last recorded107,714 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 SUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 107,714 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 107,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front beam images poor

Pass 31 May 2019 99,016 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Fail 30 May 2019 99,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam images poor

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,709 miles

beam images poor

Pass 23 May 2017 86,181 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 86,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,907 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover and undertray fitted obsuring components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,145 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover and undertray fitted obsuring components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 48,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,009 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

Fail 19 Jan 2012 38,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,863 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2010 29,863 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 23,898 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,251 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,372 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 SUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

KP53 SUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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