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CK53 KYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

59,929 mi
Last recorded59,929 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,929 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 59,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,763 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm - 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,758 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Sep 2016 40,758 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rear pipe hanger broken off

Fail 5 Oct 2015 37,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rear pipe hanger broken off

Fail 5 Oct 2015 33,795 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rear pipe hanger broken off

Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,547 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 34,547 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,170 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 28,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,243 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 24,241 miles

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

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 8 Oct 2010 20,899 miles

park brake travel more than normal

Fail 10 Sep 2009 17,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,117 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 11,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,464 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 KYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KYX, 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 CK53 KYX registered?

CK53 KYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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