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KR53 FCL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 75,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,012 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 27 May 2017 71,819 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 71,819 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 69,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 63,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 61,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 52,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,948 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 48,929 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 33,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,320 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE CLOSE TO LIMIT, NEARSIDE BRAKE EFFORT COULD BE IMPROVED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 FCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

KR53 FCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is KR53 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 FCL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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