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KS53 AXU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,085 mi
Last recorded120,085 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 AXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 113,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,277 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross strut bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring looks miss fitted but is seated in lower cup

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

exhaust hanger bracket missing- system secure

front wipers deteriorated

oil leaks

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,167 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. receiver (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. receiver (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,405 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,824 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jul 2010 57,122 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,828 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 44,767 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,587 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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KS53 AXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KS53 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

KS53 AXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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