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KP53 SWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

199,226 mi
Last recorded199,226 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 199,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 194,188 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 192,030 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 190,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps slightly faded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 190,289 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side inefficient (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps slightly faded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 190,278 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side inefficient (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 184,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2021 184,543 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2020 173,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 166,745 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2018 160,259 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 160,259 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2017 151,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 142,500 miles

n/s/f lower arm slight play

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 133,179 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 125,802 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,079 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 120,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,796 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 113,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 98,352 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 88,303 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,127 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,404 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 SWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

KP53 SWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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