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KR53 BNO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,222 mi
Last recorded78,222 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 78,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 75,125 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre measured at 3mm 225/45zr17-94y

Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,755 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 66,755 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,650 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,797 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 56,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 53,505 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 53,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,152 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,152 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,426 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,043 miles

Both rear tyres near to legal limit.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,797 miles

Rear tyres cracked on inner walls †Front tyres cracking on inner walls

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 BNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KR53 BNO, 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 KR53 BNO registered?

KR53 BNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is KR53 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 BNO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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