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KV53 EBC

2003 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,118 mi
Last recorded66,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 24070,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 66,118 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner chassis corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 64,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 64,191 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

oil leak

under tray fitted obsecuring components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 61,895 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,689 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,688 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 58,293 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 58,293 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,683 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 57,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,242 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,260 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,199 miles

play in lower front suspension unit mount

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,962 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?

Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
2,300
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 405
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
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KV53 EBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 70,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 240 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 405 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KV53 EBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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