MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine Covers / Under-trays fitted
Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
center exhaust clamp corroded
o/s/f steering arm slight play
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
center exhaust clamp corroded
o/s/f steering arm slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/front tyre worn outter edge
Both Front Tyres Poor On Edges
Offside Rear Tyre Poor On Inner Edge
Stone Chip In Windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both Rear Brakes Slightlt Binding
Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape
Rear Number Plate Poor Condition
Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearing
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in n/s/f rear bottom ball joint
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
slight play in n/s/f rear bottom ball joint
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
wire pinched between the n/s rear outer brake pad and the brake disc
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KP53 UKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 UKU, 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 UKU registered?
KP53 UKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.
Is KP53 UKU safe to buy?
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