MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge
o/s front tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge
o/s front tyre wearing outer edge
slight play o/s front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV53 UBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?
KV53 UBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is KV53 UBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for KV53 UBW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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