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KP53 ZKL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,660 mi
Last recorded136,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 136,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

full under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2021 134,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brakes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2020 132,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 8 Aug 2018 125,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,683 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Seats lowered, unable to fully test rear belts and buckles

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 103,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,058 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,856 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,412 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 70,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,693 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,143 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,238 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 38,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,951 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 ZKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

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

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