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KR53 DDK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,146 mi
Last recorded92,146 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 92,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2025 92,146 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 90,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on front wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage to n/s bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low showing on dash display

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 25 May 2024 74,011 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 63,163 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 61,742 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 61,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,430 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 39,897 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 39,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,774 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 30,774 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,965 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 22,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 18,428 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,093 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 DDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DDK, 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 DDK registered?

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

Is KR53 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 DDK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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