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KR53 OLO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,299 mi
Last recorded120,299 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 OLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside, from flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,037 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak - Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear General heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension compnents

Pass 29 Aug 2023 112,059 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 105,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,533 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,137 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2018 86,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,941 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,292 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,287 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 52,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,555 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 50,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 50,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,066 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 46,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,293 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 24,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,612 miles

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)

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 OLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OLO, 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 OLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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