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KR53 BNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,320 mi
Last recorded195,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 195,320 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

brake wear light on pads are okay

Fail 8 Jul 2019 195,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected os and ns (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps os and ns (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

brake wear light on pads are okay

Pass 8 Sep 2017 189,062 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 189,058 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges, cords almost exposed

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 175,225 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 175,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Forward-most (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear-most (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Forward-most (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear-most (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 160,016 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 159,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside indicator switch does not operate as intended

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both inner steering ball joints

Pass 18 Jul 2014 147,536 miles

dashboard engine check light is lit

handbrake would benefit from some attention. It initially appeared to be sticking

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2014 147,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dashboard engine check light is lit

handbrake would benefit from some attention. It initially appeared to be sticking

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dashboard engine check light is lit

minor stonechip/crack damage to the windowscreen. The wiper blades would also benefit from replacing as they are starting to smear

nearside rear tyre is heavily worn on its outer tread area making it very near to the limits of wear. Replacement is recommended

rear brake pads and front brake discs appear to be quite worn

Pass 21 Jul 2012 126,130 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 126,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,729 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2011 116,729 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2010 102,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres deformed

n/s/f door catch mechanisam foulty

rear washer jet inop

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,446 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 55,246 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 BNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNY, 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 BNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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