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KR53 DBO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,980 mi
Last recorded189,980 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 189,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 179,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 167,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 167,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 155,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 151,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 141,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 141,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake disc's worn

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,022 miles

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

slight play in inner rack to o/s

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,328 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 29,328 miles

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

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 DBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

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

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