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KR53 FCO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,111 mi
Last recorded226,111 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 226,111 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 216,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 172,811 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe to rear section joint clamp cracked

indicator stalk assembly slightly insecure at steering column

nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low/smooth on inner and outer edge areas

nearside front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

Fail 23 May 2016 172,811 miles

Front registration plate delaminated and faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged brading showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated and faded (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

excessive travel at foot parking brake lever

exhaust front pipe to rear section joint clamp cracked

indicator stalk assembly slightly insecure at steering column

nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low/smooth on inner and outer edge areas

nearside front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

Pass 19 May 2015 125,966 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,209 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,962 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,159 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 FCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR53 FCO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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