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KE53 YXY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,977 mi
Last recorded139,977 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 YXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 139,977 miles

both rear springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded. front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 139,977 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both rear springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded. front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,075 miles

Crack in OS side repeater cracked

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 100,266 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,511 miles

Horn intermittant operation. Working at time of test.

Wiper blades slightly smeary on windscreen.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 89,511 miles

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

Horn intermittant operation. Working at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer wall.

Wiper blades slightly smeary on windscreen.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,343 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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KE53 YXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE53 YXY, 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 KE53 YXY registered?

KE53 YXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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