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KP53 UKR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

231,631 mi
Last recorded231,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 UKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2022 231,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 227,316 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 208,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 188,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 174,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 151,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,075 miles

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,075 miles

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

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 18 Mar 2013 86,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearsid rear parking brake slightly binding

nearside parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 30 Jul 2011 72,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearsid rear parking brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall (no ply or codes showing)

nearside parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,235 miles

park brake return spring needs renewing

rubber cut n,s,f tyre side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,926 miles

Slight play nsf anti roll bar drop link

Fail 16 Jul 2009 54,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play nsf anti roll bar drop link

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,564 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges - recomend tracking checked

Front pads @ 3mm Rear pads @ 4mm

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear No plate delaminating

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

KP53 UKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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