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CK53 KYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,018 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 124,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 122,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,078 miles

Front Both front tyres have cuts in their outer walls

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,748 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,487 miles

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

Poly belt slightly cracked.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,341 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp cracking

o/s/f droplink gaitor split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,297 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 3 Nov 2010 61,297 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,696 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 CK53 KYY, 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 KYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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