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KV53 UCR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,111 mi
Last recorded81,111 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,111 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 81,110 miles

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

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,740 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly fluctuating

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & pitted.

Engine Fault Warning stays illuminated.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 72,740 miles

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly fluctuating

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & pitted.

Engine Fault Warning stays illuminated.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 72,665 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with light scoring.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 72,665 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with light scoring.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,965 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,968 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,968 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 May 2010 53,466 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 53,466 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 48,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,362 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,209 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 UCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

KV53 UCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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