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KP53 SVW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,341 mi
Last recorded156,341 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 156,341 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on top off fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2022 145,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2021 135,572 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jan 2020 125,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going over above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going over above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 109,760 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,968 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 75,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,008 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,757 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 SVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

KP53 SVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is KP53 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 SVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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