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KV53 UAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

104,977 mi
Last recorded104,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 104,977 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,965 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 103,965 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,657 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 102,657 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 101,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 101,074 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,304 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,989 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,276 miles

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,160 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,605 miles

All exhaust system joints are deteriaoted > Secure and no leaks at present<

Engine malfunction yellow warning light is on.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front sill paneel jack pad is missing.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front lower fog lamp missing.

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

Various oil seeps.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,605 miles

All exhaust system joints are deteriaoted > Secure and no leaks at present<

Engine malfunction yellow warning light is on.

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

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

Nearside front sill paneel jack pad is missing.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front lower fog lamp missing.

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

Various oil seeps.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,699 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper .

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Various oil seeps

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,699 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper .

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Various oil seeps

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,789 miles

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,779 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,025 miles

Front bumper and both front wings are damaged.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 51,203 miles

Offside front wing and front bumper damaged.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,991 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,982 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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KV53 UAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV53 UAZ, 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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KV53 UAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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