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CK53 KYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,713 mi
Last recorded83,713 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,713 miles

substitute lamps on rear

Fail 12 Jul 2019 83,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,869 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 79,797 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 77,719 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,696 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,110 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and some cracking.

offside front some wear on outer edge and some cracking.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,125 miles

nearside front tyre close to 2mm.

nearside rear tyre some wear on outside edge.

offside front tyre slight wear in outside edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,536 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Swop near side front to nearside rear and track after new tyre fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,058 miles

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

Swop near side front to nearside rear and track after new tyre fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,432 miles

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

both rear tyres on limit of wear

Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,432 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both rear tyres on limit of wear

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,987 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,783 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 56,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,612 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,612 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,432 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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CK53 KYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CK53 KYP, 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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CK53 KYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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