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KR53 FKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

223,378 mi
Last recorded223,378 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 223,378 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,692 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 137,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 136,390 miles

Central section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 136,390 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 133,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 132,407 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,377 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,813 miles

Central Exhaust mount welds broken

Front Tyres bald/worn on edges

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

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 23 Jul 2018 129,068 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Indicator switch faulty when indicating to the right indicators only flash 3 times/ ok if held in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2018 129,065 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Indicator switch faulty when indicating to the right indicators only flash 3 times/ ok if held in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 127,335 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

fuel filter pipes perished and cracked

handbrake effort uneven,near limit

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear brake pads worn thin

rear indicator bulbs faded

screen chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,152 miles

Intermittent fault with indicator switch

brake squeak from rear

exhaust support bracket snapped

front discs lipped and corroded edges

front tyres at 3mm tread depth

o/s number plate light unit lense missing

rear brakes binding slightly

rear indicators faded

rear pads worn low unable to see to what extent

rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

screen chipped

Fail 16 Jun 2016 126,144 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake squeak from rear

exhaust support bracket snapped

front discs lipped and corroded edges

front tyres at 3mm tread depth

o/s number plate light unit lense missing

rear brakes binding slightly

rear indicators faded

rear pads worn low unable to see to what extent

rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

screen chipped

Fail 9 Jun 2015 124,726 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm + worn outer edge

rear exhaust hanger/ mount broken

Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm + worn outer edge

rear exhaust hanger/ mount broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 122,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall worn and outer edge of tread worn low

screen chipped

Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,449 miles

front and rear pads worn low

n/s/f tyre edge worn low outer edge

rear silencer bracket detached

screen chipped

Fail 9 Jul 2013 120,449 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front and rear pads worn low

n/s/f tyre edge worn low outer edge

screen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,246 miles

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

center exhaust mount broken but still supported by other mounts

Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,779 miles

center pipe hanger corroded away but still has other hangers supporting system

Pass 8 Jun 2010 110,372 miles

small stone chip in screen

Fail 8 Jun 2010 110,372 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

small stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 103,916 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit heavly worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,572 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 84,562 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,474 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 54,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

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

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