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KS53 HZC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 HZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,779 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 93,779 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,605 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,494 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,381 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 78,381 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,402 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2016 73,240 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 73,228 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,228 miles

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 10 Apr 2012 70,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 70,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,236 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 63,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both sides front tyres have some sidewall damage

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,739 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,060 miles

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,060 miles

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

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,219 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 HZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

KS53 HZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is KS53 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 HZC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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