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KR53 FLX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,883 mi
Last recorded200,883 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 200,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 195,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with paint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 188,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 184,348 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 157,884 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres on 3mm

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 142,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 142,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 127,378 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Nov 2010 127,378 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,073 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 19 Nov 2009 108,073 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,085 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2008 89,085 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,493 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 45,493 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)

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 FLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

KR53 FLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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