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KS53 AYG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,400 mi
Last recorded112,400 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 112,400 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 112,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,113 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 108,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,864 miles

all four brake discs surface rust

Fail 24 Jan 2019 107,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all four brake discs surface rust

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,899 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE LOW

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 May 2014 93,070 miles

Center exhaust hanger bracket missing

Front number plate partially adrift

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

Unable to check rear seat belts as vehicle loaded and seats stowed away

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,970 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,282 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,644 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 41,747 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,747 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 41,747 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,816 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 AYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

KS53 AYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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