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KR53 HKH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,499 mi
Last recorded202,499 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 HKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 202,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 191,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror indicator damaged

windscreen damaged too nearside

Pass 21 Apr 2017 174,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 174,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 163,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 155,936 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 30 Apr 2014 149,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 148,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 141,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 135,060 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 4 May 2011 125,170 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 125,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010
Pass 29 Apr 2009 103,796 miles

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

OSF tyre has slight damage to side wall.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 103,726 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

NS washer jet is spraying water over car by 10'.

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

OSF tyre has slight damage to side wall.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 91,654 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 76,745 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 HKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HKH, 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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KR53 HKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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