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KV53 UBB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

nearside front fog light damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 103,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

nearside front fog light damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges/low

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front pads getting low

rear discs worn

rear pads getting low

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2012 98,439 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges/low

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front pads getting low

rear discs worn

rear pads getting low

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2011 90,960 miles

see advisory sheet 318079591487

Fail 26 Oct 2011 90,960 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear and nsf tyres worn on edges

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs worn

nsf tyre wall damaged

osf blade smearing

osf tyre heavy wear to out edge

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2010 84,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs worn

nsf tyre wall damaged

osf blade smearing

osf tyre heavy wear to out edge

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,999 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 75,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,523 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,286 miles

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

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

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 UBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UBB, 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 KV53 UBB registered?

KV53 UBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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