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KR53 DAU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,285 mi
Last recorded134,285 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 134,285 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 134,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 117,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,754 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,754 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,703 miles

Near side front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,620 miles

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Near side front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,701 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,811 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 40,507 miles

front brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,902 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,387 miles

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

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 17 Nov 2006 29,992 miles

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

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 DAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

KR53 DAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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