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KM53 VFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,320 mi
Last recorded70,320 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 VFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 70,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,806 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 69,796 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,190 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,263 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,766 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,879 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,697 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,687 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,512 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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KM53 VFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KM53 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM53 VFY registered?

KM53 VFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is KM53 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 VFY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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