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KR53 DMO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,231 mi
Last recorded142,231 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 142,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant warning on dash

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 142,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox split/corroded along seam. Sound deadening loose and escaping (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant warning on dash

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 141,765 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant level message on dash

Fail 27 Mar 2025 141,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear exhaust minor leak

all brakes rusty from standing

coolant level message on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2024 141,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 141,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,682 miles

offside & nearside front tyres low on inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2022 126,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 126,313 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached under tray above brake pedal hanging down and affecting operation (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 112,774 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 112,774 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,876 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,063 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

park brake warning light stays on

Pass 10 May 2018 91,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,562 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,877 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW OUTSIDE EDGE.

OIL LEAKS FROM GEAR BOX AREA.

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,877 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW OUTSIDE EDGE.

OIL LEAKS FROM GEAR BOX AREA.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,449 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,879 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,815 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,435 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,503 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 33,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 DMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

KR53 DMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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