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KP53 SVD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,082 mi
Last recorded93,082 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,082 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 93,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 92,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,419 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 85,832 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,252 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,212 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 77,212 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,682 miles

chld seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,671 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chld seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,064 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,399 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,401 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,461 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,229 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,119 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 SVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

KP53 SVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is KP53 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 SVD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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