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KU53 OUM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

131,144 mi
Last recorded131,144 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 131,144 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 131,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 127,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front and offside rear body corrosion

parking brake pedal anti-slip device missing

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2025 127,034 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front and offside rear body corrosion

parking brake pedal anti-slip device missing

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 123,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2024 123,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 122,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,881 miles

o/s/r park brake low on efficiency

waiver on o/s/r brake

Fail 10 Jun 2022 114,879 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord starting to show through split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r park brake low on efficiency

waiver on o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Jun 2021 107,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 107,535 miles

Indicator switch inoperative does not operate correctly on offside operation (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 99,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,455 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,398 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,430 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,785 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,105 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,318 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,883 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,323 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 34,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,029 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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KU53 OUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 KU53 OUM, 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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KU53 OUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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