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KU53 OWM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,242 mi
Last recorded86,242 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 OWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,242 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear suspension components and under vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear undersized slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear undersized slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear undersized slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 81,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,070 miles

all coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre appears low on pressure

underside slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 73,550 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 68,246 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,246 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,202 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,338 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 13,338 miles

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

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 OWM 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 KU53 OWM, 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 KU53 OWM registered?

KU53 OWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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