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KV53 UDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,223 mi
Last recorded164,223 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 164,223 miles

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

Head lamp lenses deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 156,637 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 156,620 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 151,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly .

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs yellow caps . (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 150,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter/ high pressure pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly .

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs yellow caps . (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,638 miles

both sides rear and offside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both sides front inner steering arm ball joints

Fail 9 Mar 2019 137,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides rear and offside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both sides front inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,152 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Slight play in front suspension anti roll bar drop links.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,967 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,857 miles

N/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON TREAD ON EDGES OF TYRES

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,552 miles

Both rear indicator lamp bulbs are loosing amber colour.

Front brake pads are getting low (see inners) and discs getting thin/lipped.

Offside front lower rear track control arm inner bush in poor condition and delaminating.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear indicator lamp bulbs are loosing amber colour.

Front brake pads are getting low (see inners) and discs getting thin/lipped.

Offside front lower rear track control arm inner bush in poor condition and delaminating.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 84,425 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 61,303 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,788 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,332 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,332 miles

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

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

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

both number plates deteriorated, front cracked

front discs badly worn

o/s/f and both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,619 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 UDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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