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KR53 FBO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,955 mi
Last recorded102,955 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 91,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 791,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres Cracking inner tread.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front underside of body (Radiator locating Bracket)Damaged!

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres Cracking inner tread.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front underside of body (Radiator locating Bracket)Damaged!

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,395 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

please note car has had accident damage to the o.s.f and brackets for radiator are broken.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,562 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 70,562 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,879 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

KR53 FBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is KR53 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 FBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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