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KR53 BMO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,386 mi
Last recorded212,386 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 212,386 miles

Front Both front inner track rod ball joints have play

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rear brake flexi pipes are deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 212,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both "D" bushes have worn to the extent that the roll bar has lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front inner track rod ball joints have play

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rear brake flexi pipes are deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 207,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 207,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 195,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 195,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 186,266 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 186,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 173,528 miles

Front slight play both wheel bearings

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

shock absorber has 1 broken mounting bolt but still secure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 156,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 137,271 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 136,916 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 123,303 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges , n/s worst

Pass 16 Mar 2013 108,991 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 108,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,702 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,819 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,073 miles

offside front lower arm inner bush just starting to unbond

Pass 11 Jan 2006 23,697 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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KR53 BMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KR53 BMO, 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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KR53 BMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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