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KP53 YDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,260 mi
Last recorded164,260 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 YDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 164,260 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 164,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 147,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 147,479 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2009 124,350 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 124,350 miles

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,770 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 88,980 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,444 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 YDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

KP53 YDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is KP53 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 YDN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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