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KW53 BKE

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,965 mi
Last recorded108,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 BKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 108,965 miles

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

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,525 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 122,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 79,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 79,369 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 76,018 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 76,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 72,325 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear subframe , rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 72,255 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear subframe , rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 69,620 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 May 2020 69,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brake hoses perishing

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 May 2019 66,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 63,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment checked

Fail 8 May 2018 63,538 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 inner edge two cuts exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment checked

Pass 15 May 2017 59,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 51,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 43,204 miles

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

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 13 May 2011 38,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,402 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 34,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,826 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 27,550 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,631 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 18,647 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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KW53 BKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 79,525 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW53 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW53 BKE registered?

KW53 BKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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