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KR53 FLG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 113,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2015

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 85,534 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

rear both brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,714 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,714 miles

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

Offside front outer tyre sidewall cut,not to cords

Offside rear inner wheel rim has been welded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,071 miles

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

f/dise worn

r/dise slight worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,628 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2009 42,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 42,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,274 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges. nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,274 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges. nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,547 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 34,192 miles

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

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 FLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

KR53 FLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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