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KS53 AVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,903 mi
Last recorded147,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 147,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 147,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Re-secured heatshield (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 147,566 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2020 147,121 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 146,269 miles

front lower suspension arm inside bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

n/s rear indicator faded

rear rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2018 145,530 miles

n/s front tyre slight cracking in tread and side wall

n/s rear indicator faded

small chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2018 145,527 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight cracking in tread and side wall

n/s rear indicator faded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,509 miles

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

n/s rear indicator faded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 144,505 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

n/s rear indicator faded

o/s rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2016 142,128 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 139,541 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 139,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 133,886 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,494 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 178,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 161,914 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 161,914 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 74,516 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 74,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,878 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 58,873 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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KS53 AVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KS53 AVB, 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 KS53 AVB registered?

KS53 AVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is KS53 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 AVB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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