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KR53 WBL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,138 mi
Last recorded94,138 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 94,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 94,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,117 miles

Under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 82,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,080 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,652 miles

slight play offside rear shock

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,561 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2015 72,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,368 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,368 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,555 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 28,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,654 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 WBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

KR53 WBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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