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KP53 ZLU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,382 mi
Last recorded79,382 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ZLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 79,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,898 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 45,591 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 45,566 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 45,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 45,154 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 45,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 44,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 44,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,119 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,946 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 42,946 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 41,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 41,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,927 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 38,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,429 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 36,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 25 May 2011 33,968 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 33,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,731 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,225 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,480 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 ZLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

KP53 ZLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is KP53 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 ZLU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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