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KR53 DYG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

66,707 mi
Last recorded66,707 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 66,707 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 66,655 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 66,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 66,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,513 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 65,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 57,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,133 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 55,238 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 55,237 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,730 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached not insecure

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,830 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,030 miles

slight body damage

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight body damage

Fail 12 Nov 2013 45,598 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight body damage

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,762 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,040 miles

slight body damage

Fail 7 Dec 2011 41,039 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight body damage

Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,206 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,078 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 36,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 33,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,096 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,532 miles

Offside rear tyre wall starting to crack,tyre tread down to 2mm on inner edge.

Fail 8 Dec 2006 25,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wall starting to crack,tyre tread down to 2mm on inner edge.

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 DYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

KR53 DYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is KR53 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 DYG shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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