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KO53 DSY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 DSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 61%. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,740 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,584 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses in poor condition

covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,600 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,933 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,034 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 45,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall has a deep cut (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 44,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall has a deep cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,120 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer side wall but no cords visible

Fail 19 Aug 2013 40,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,007 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 39,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,404 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,846 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,512 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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KO53 DSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KO53 DSY, 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 KO53 DSY registered?

KO53 DSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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