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KS53 CXD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,222 mi
Last recorded103,222 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension arms ex corroded

both front repeater light lenses broken

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

oil leak on transmission

Fail 14 Oct 2019 103,222 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension arms ex corroded

both front repeater light lenses broken

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

oil leak on transmission

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,751 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Front repeater lens broken

Offside Front tyre cut in inner wall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 30 Oct 2018 97,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Front repeater lens broken

Offside Front tyre cut in inner wall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front repeter light lence broken

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

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

Rear suspension arms corroded

both front inner rack ends slight play

both front tyre valves cracking

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Fail 6 Nov 2017 93,726 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Obligatory mirror insecure both door mirror glass (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front repeter light lence broken

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

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

Rear suspension arms corroded

both front inner rack ends slight play

both front tyre valves cracking

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,253 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2015 79,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,492 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 62,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 59,155 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 59,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2010 57,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,217 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,461 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 CXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CXD, 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 CXD registered?

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

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