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KS53 CWK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,235 mi
Last recorded83,235 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,235 miles

oil leak on gearbox

plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some componants

Fail 4 Jan 2017 83,231 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some componants

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,923 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Jan 2015 67,787 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,164 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,164 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,844 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 42,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,406 miles

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

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

Unable to fully assess the condition of the underside & outer sills of the vehicle due to plastic coverings

Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,457 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,447 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,681 miles

Nearside 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)

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 CWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CWK, 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 CWK registered?

KS53 CWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is KS53 CWK safe to buy?

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