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KR53 BYD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,306 mi
Last recorded110,306 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 108,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,845 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,741 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,964 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,926 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres have 1.6mm tread

nearside front brake pads low

nearside rear brake light is dull

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,427 miles

nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,342 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,942 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 BYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR53 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

KR53 BYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KR53 BYD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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