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KG53 UDY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

87,987 mi
Last recorded87,987 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 UDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 74,084 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,616 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,148 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,158 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,461 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,577 miles

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

n/s side repeater slightly damaged.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and both front (4.1.E.1)

n/s side repeater slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s side repeater slightly damaged.

parking brake anti-slip provision missing.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 50,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s side repeater slightly damaged.

parking brake anti-slip provision missing.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,809 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,809 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,102 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,797 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,148 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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KG53 UDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 KG53 UDY, 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 KG53 UDY registered?

KG53 UDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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