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KX53 AVD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,463 mi
Last recorded80,463 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 AVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 80,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,920 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,971 miles

Offside Front track/tie rod has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,961 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,565 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,687 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,379 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 47,288 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,243 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,276 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 38,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,922 miles

both front wheel bearings have very slight free play

Fail 9 Oct 2006 33,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KX53 AVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KX53 AVD, 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 KX53 AVD registered?

KX53 AVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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