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KV53 UDT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,323 mi
Last recorded109,323 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,323 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 27 Aug 2018 95,901 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 95,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,698 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,698 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,243 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2014 60,921 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,205 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,984 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 45,074 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 45,074 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,232 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 UDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

KV53 UDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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