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KS53 CXY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,599 mi
Last recorded107,599 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 107,599 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 107,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,890 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 95,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,588 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,381 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,705 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,701 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,523 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,354 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,418 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,525 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 CXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

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

Is KS53 CXY safe to buy?

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