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KT53 HZU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,155 mi
Last recorded142,155 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 HZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 142,155 miles

cover sills and shields fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 112,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 97,740 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 97,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,260 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,894 miles

Both rear tyres have nearly reached manufacterers wear bar limit

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

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner wall but no cords showing

Vehicle tracking possibly out of line

Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both rear tyres have nearly reached manufacterers wear bar limit

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

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner wall but no cords showing

Vehicle tracking possibly out of line

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,945 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,491 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,818 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2006 49,818 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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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KT53 HZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KT53 HZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT53 HZU registered?

KT53 HZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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