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KV53 UZM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,145 mi
Last recorded92,145 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 92,145 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,389 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,193 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 79,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,418 miles

both rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,551 miles

offside front link pin worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,995 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,898 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 69,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/f fog light not working and lens damaged

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 59,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,058 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,817 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,308 miles

Both front wipers juddering slightly.

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 Front 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 14 Sep 2006 34,084 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 UZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

KV53 UZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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