MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
both sides rear and offside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode
slight play in both sides front inner steering arm ball joints
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
Rear brake pads are getting low.
Rear brake pipes are corroding.
Slight play in front suspension anti roll bar drop links.
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)
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.
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.
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted.
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.
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)
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)
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
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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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