MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit
o/s front brake binding slightly
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))
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
n/s front tyre slight cracking in tread and side wall
n/s rear indicator faded
small chips in windscreen
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
n/s front tyre cracking in tread
n/s rear indicator faded
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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