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KR53 OMF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,099 mi
Last recorded136,099 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 OMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,099 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 133,614 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 133,614 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 124,508 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,607 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,785 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 81,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,456 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,032 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs slightly lipped

hand brake lever travel could be better

n/s/r tyre on wear bars(needs replacing soon/195/65/15)

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 58,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,611 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX SUMP,FRONT RIGHT CORNER.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,851 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 OMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

KR53 OMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is KR53 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 OMF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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