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KH53 RCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,150 mi
Last recorded93,150 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear ON limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,710 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 77,706 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,453 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,672 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,900 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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KH53 RCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KH53 RCY, 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 KH53 RCY registered?

KH53 RCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is KH53 RCY safe to buy?

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