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KM53 YZT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,620 mi
Last recorded123,620 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 YZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 116,979 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 116,979 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 110,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 100,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear brake pads getting to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slight leak not effecting emissions at present.but will need replacing soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,253 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 87,253 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2018 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,601 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,741 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,383 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,366 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,053 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,990 miles

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

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 YZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KM53 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

KM53 YZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 YZT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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